United Way of America - Criticism and Scandals

Criticism and Scandals

  • William Aramony, CEO of the national organization for over 20 years, retired in 1992 amid allegations of fraud and financial mismanagement, for which he was subsequently convicted and sentenced to prison.
  • Ralph Dickerson Jr., a former CEO of United Way of New York City, was found to have used United Way funds for personal expenses during 2002 and 2003. He later reimbursed the money.
  • Oral Suer, CEO of the Washington, D.C. chapter, was convicted of misuse of donations in 2004. Norman O. Taylor, Oral Suer's replacement, was never charged with misconduct but was forced to resign.


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