There is always a splinter of wiggle room where an explanation can be given. I was witness to an exact moment of an explanation being given for why, almost $700.00 was paid out of the General Road Fund for chicken from Uncle Linny's.
The purpose: The Township organized a vigil at the Social Club for a deceased official for family and close friends .. Uncle Linny's provided the food. The Township fund was used for some expenses and out of the General Road Fund, the chicken was paid for.
My opinion, the elected officials should have reached into their own pockets for the expenses, not the pockets of the tax payers.