The former library director in Malvern, Iowa, has been charged with ongoing criminal conduct and theft following a state investigation that found nearly $33,000 of improper and unsupported payments.
The investigation involved claims submitted by former Library Director Stacey Buick. Both charges are felonies.
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The report says original receipts indicate that instead of library supplies, software and other items, Buick bought such things as an iPod Touch and TracPhones. A window air-conditioner, coffee machine, space-saving cubes, Easter basket supplies and candy, hooded sweatshirt, graduation decorations, laundry detergent, stain remover, video games and soft drinks were other items flagged.
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http://www.omaha.com/news/crime/ex-iowa-library-director-faces-felony-charges-over-in-improper/article_a84e7b09-7db6-5491-8152-04f300f9b8da.html
Audit
The Iowa Auditor of State did an audit in this case. If you are interested what a library fraud audit would look like you can see it here – http://auditor.iowa.gov/specials/index.html