'Let's see how that goes over': Worker told submitted report wasn't detailed enough, sends 30+ page document, bosses regret their request

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    Computer - 12647316 am en in "Need a more detailed report? Fine...")
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    Font - Need a more detailed report? Fine.. SOC I got contacted 3 times, each time progressively nastier about how much my local voluntary fraternal group had donated to charities. I sent them a list of the charities and our total donations of materials and any cash.
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    Font - 1st call: They wanted exact hours worked, supplies and cash donations; okay I supplied all 3 sent back. 2nd call: This wasn't good enough, they wanted a seperate list for each charity. Okay, divided them up, sent it back.
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    Font - 3rd call: snottiest call ever, what didn't I understand! They needed itemized!! This just wasn't clear enough! Get it right! Fine. We make reusable sanitairy pads for school age ladies in Liberia, and also sew different items for 3 local charities.
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    Font - I calculated cost of the fabrics down to the inch, of each color of fabrics,, cutting times, depreciation of scissors, thread per item, assembly, sewing time, time walking to and from the cutting area to the sewing area, shoe tread depreciation, time sewing, depreciation of sewing needles, electricity, depreciation of the carpet in the room snacks, prep and cost of lunch, beverages per glass, condiments, shopping time, gas, depreciation of vehicles on and on. I did the same list for each
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    Font - You name it, they got it single spaced, 9 font, pie charts, graphs.. everything 30+ pages total. Took me about 12 hours, I had a great time doing it. I can't wait for them to open the doc. then they have to print numerous copies for THIER board members, and to National as well.
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    Font - Don't mess with the bull baby, you'll get the horns. FALLOUT: I received an email : "While we appreciate the thoroughness of the report, we request a condensed version, following the parameters set forth in the law books." Re-sent them the original report. Let's see how that goes over.
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    Font - HMS_Slartibartfast +2. 3 hr. ago Did you include "15 hours documenting requested information for report" and "Three hours getting accurate information request from POS POC?"
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    Font - OllieGarkey 3 hr. ago I hope you billed for the time it took to create the report. Remember that for next time. Well f done, this is how you get bureaucrats to leave you alone. But be warned: sometimes someone will tell you you did an amazing job and that this is exactly what they wanted. And then try to put you in charge of something.
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    Font - ineedatinylama OP 3 hr. ago . +1 I'm good with personal boundaries, and next year, I'm not in charge of finances.
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    Human body - theclan145 3 hr. ago You forgot your tps report for the cover
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    Font - ineedatinylama OP 3 hr. ago +1 Lol. I should have itemize the time it took to type each letter on the report.
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    Font - HMS_Slartibartfast +2. 3 hr. ago Have you requested a list of their board members yet? You may want to set up a meeting with their board to clarify what they really need for reporting. Let the board know "Since your Point of Contact was unable to clearly provide a listing of your reporting requirements, I'd like to go over every item to see if it is or is not needed for future reporting requirements."
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    Font - If you can get it set up ask for the regulatory requirement, if any, for each. Be clear that as a volunteer organization you need to know up front what data needs to be captured. Let them also know if they don't provide the list in a timely manner you will not be able to capture it!.
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    Font - Yes, I'm having to do something like this right now and the agency is asking about both gender identity and gender preference. I've let them know that "We can ask, but you must accept that many will not feel comfortable sharing. You will need to accept declined to state.". Also got them to agree on working up the consent form that I get to forward to legal for approval.
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    Font - Fast_Fee517 3 hr. ago +2. That is some serious malicious compliance to a stupid bureaucratic request. You have far more patience than me
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    Font - bstrauss3 +3.2 hr. ago Due to the administrative burden of addressing your unclear and constantly evolving requests, we have decided to support another charitable organization in the future.
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    Font - chaoticbear +3.3 hr. ago Other than catharsis, I wonder if it will actually cause any inconvenience for them? I imagine they'll just ask for another one, cherrypick the numbers they want out, or just use the second draft :p

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