Banking Industry Grapples With Awareness v

By Austin Beck

As the work week progresses and office after office opens for business, delegates are expressing concerns over a growing number of bills and unclear government procedures.

On Thursday, delegates from across the state attended their second official day at their respective jobs. However, their schedules aren the only things that have changed.

Citizens were unexpectedly charged with unknown bills: mortgage payments and utility bills. While some of these changes were widely publicized beforehand, some citizens feel many of them are out of the blue.

There are a number of delegates that have expressed their confusion - and even resentment - towards the various agencies of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) as a result of this.

One delegate, who requested to remain anonymous, found the process frustrating when attempting to pay his mortgage. He argued that the “location and time made it difficult, if that was fixed it wouldn’t be.”

The procedure for paying bills seemed to cause delays at the bank. Many delegates had to wait in long lines and fill out last-minute checks as they attempted to secure financial security.

Another citizen of ALBBS, who also requested anonymity, echoed a similar sentiment when asked about the new paid services. He stated, “I just found out I have to pay for insurance and I don’t know what that means.’’

Some citizens, however, are fond of the systems instilled by the bank. Peter Zhong of Gabel City advocated for its efficiency, saying, The processes at the bank] went pretty smooth.” He added that, “The paychecks are direct deposit so the money will be taken out after you’re paid.’’

Zhong believes that the systems couldn’t be done much better given that they have less guidelines than their real-life counterparts. The limitations of ALBBS have caused the bank of BBS to simplify the processes and transactions of citizens.

Some were surprised by the impromptu payments feeling the bills were not announced properly. Citizens complaints have been filed against the organizations of ALBBS. A frustration among citizens is the payment of the mortgage due to the location and operating hours during the work day. However, a perspective has also been expressed that the short time frame and manner in which the bank is run makes this balance between realism and convenience a difficult one to achieve for those running the bank.

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