Carolyn Treaudo, a 54-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced for her role in the theft of $94,840 in government funds.
According to court documents, Treaudo stole the funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency during 2009 and 2010.
The funds were administered by the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) under a program to return disaster-affected locations, including schools, to pre-disaster conditions by reimbursing expenses and paying replacement costs.
Treaudo has already made full restitution to GOHSEP, but will face additional penalties for her actions.
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite praised the work of the Department of Homeland Security – Office of the Inspector General in investigating this matter and thanked the Louisiana Legislative Auditor for their assistance.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Chandra Menon was in charge of this prosecution.
Treaudo was sentenced to 4 years of probation, 6 months of home confinement, and a $10,000 fine by U.S. District Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability in government and the consequences of stealing from taxpayers.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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