James M. Clark, Intentional Misuse of Funds, Nebraska 2015
Defendant Deceives Westside Community Schools District Out of $20,000
Omaha Man Sentenced for Intentional Misuse of Funds from Agency That Received Federal Assistance
United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg announced that James M. Clark, age 52, of Omaha, Nebraska was sentenced for intentional misuse of funds from an agency that received federal assistance.
On April 10, 2015, Clark was sentenced to a four year term of probation by The Honorable Joseph F. Bataillon, Senior United States District Court Judge. In addition to the probation, Clark was ordered to pay restitution to the Westside Community Schools District in the amount of $20,000.
An investigation conducted by the Department of Education Office of Inspector General determined that between 2004 and 2010, Clark served as Comptroller and then as Director of Finance within the Business Office of Westside Community Schools District.
During the period of September 1, 2006, through August 31, 2010, Clark intentionally misapplied property of Westside Community Schools District when he used Westside Community Schools District funds to pay for purchases made on a credit card in Clark’s name. Clark’s purchases were not properly authorized and included purchases for his personal use.
The case was investigated by the Department of Education Office of Inspector General, Criminal Investigations Division.
Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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