On Saturday after the annual dues meeting of the Grange, the treasurer stopped at a food mart for gasoline and some groceries. Being low on cash, he used the collected money to pay his bill and replaced it on Monday when he received his paycheck. Has a crime been committed? If so, describe what the crime is.

yes, this would be theft or embezzlement

Explanation:

Technically yes, this would be theft or embezzlement. This is because he took money that did not belong to him, even though he repaid what he took it is still a crime. An individual given the title of treasurer is responsible for the organization's money. Therefore, they must make sure that the money is secured, accounted for, and only used for organizational needs. Therefore, taking money from the treasury balance without permission is a crime since it does not belong to the treasurer.