Embezzlement and employee financial matters · National preparation support
Account Access and Financial Authority
Distinguish system permissions, formal approval limits and documented actions in an employee financial matter.
By Joseph De Gregorio · Federal Sentencing Strategist
Founder and President, Sentencing Advocacy Group · November 6, 2026
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Map permissions over time
Preserve authorized role records, delegations and changes in access as counsel directs. A current permission list may not establish historical access. Identify dates and source limitations rather than assuming unchanged authority.
Separate capability from use
Access can show that an action was possible without proving who performed it. Keep login records, approvals and transaction evidence distinct. Technical specialists may be necessary to interpret shared systems or incomplete logs.
Identify approval boundaries
Document stated limits, review requirements and exceptions. Preserve actual instructions and decisions. Counsel evaluates the legal effect; a preparation summary should not treat informal practice as an established legal authorization.
Record unresolved attribution questions
Flag shared credentials, delegated tasks and missing periods without guessing. SAG can organize questions and source references but does not provide digital-forensic attribution or decide responsibility for a transaction.
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Sources and professional scope
Official starting points: United States Sentencing Commission economic-offense guidelines. Counsel evaluates current authorities, the applicable guideline version and the individual facts. These resources do not decide the outcome of a particular case. Sources checked November 6, 2026.
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