Scorebook/Scoreboard Error at End of Game

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by just another ref

So, for that matter, what if the scorer finds the mistake before the officials leave? The team which has successfully stalled out the final minute is then told, "Oops, scoring error. Y'all are behind by one instead of up by one. Sorry, you lose."
Would this not be the ultimate rip-off?

There's nothing anyone can do. If the losing team thinks it was done intentionally, then I suppose they could file a complaint. Otherwise, I think it's just too bad. But having a visiting book plus the home book and having them checking constantly with each other, and extrapolating that to include the scoreboard should prevent this sort of scenario.