How to handle end of game clock situation

[HokiePaul]

Originally Posted by Valley Man

Adjust it with what count? Supported rule count

You have to catch it right away and leave it at 5.0 and go from original spot

I don't know why so many officials take this stance. If I'm counting in my head, then I have "an official's count". Why would you mess things up more by pretending no time elapsed when you (or one of the other officials) knows how much time elapsed?

SECTION 10 TIMING MISTAKES
ART. 2 . . . If the referee determines that the clock malfunctioned or was not started/stopped properly, or if the clock did not run, an official’s count or other official information may be used to make a correction.