CINCINNATI – Timothy Holland, 57, of Williamsburg, Ohio, pleaded guilty to federal program theft in U.S. District Court today.
Holland, the former executive director of the Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), admitted to stealing tens of thousands of dollars intended to assist low-income residents of Clermont County, Ohio.
According to court documents, Holland served from 2012 until 2019 as the executive director for CMHA, a public housing authority recognized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CMHA received more than $5.9 million in annual federal funds in both 2018 and 2019 to operate and maintain public housing units as well as provide housing assistance to low-income families and individuals.
From at least 2016 until 2019, Holland caused a loss of at least $86,929. For example, in 2018, Holland used the CMHA credit card for purchases for himself totaling more than $9,500 at Amazon, Sirius Radio, LL Bean, Home Depot and elsewhere. The next year, he used the CMHA credit card for more than $25,000 of retail purchases for himself. Holland used the CMHA vehicle for non-business trips to Canada, using the CMHA credit card to pay for gas and hotels. In addition, Holland used CMHA funds to pay contractors for work done on his home and furnish an office ostensibly for CMHA’s nonprofit arm. His fraudulently funded “man cave” included a $900 game table from Amazon, a 65” TV and high-end furnishings, all paid for using CMHA funds.
“The defendant’s selfish and fraudulent actions not only put vital federal programs at risk, but also jeopardized the availability of HUD-assisted housing for those in our most vulnerable communities who rely on housing assistance programs,” said Special Agent-in-Charge Shawn Rice with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Holland’s plea agreement includes a recommended sentence of three months to 12 months and one day in prison. As part of his conviction, Holland has agreed to pay nearly $87,000 in restitution to CMHA.
Defendant Name: Timothy Holland, 57, of Williamsburg, Ohio
Criminal Charges: Federal Program Theft
City and State: Cincinnati, Ohio
Exact Date: Not specified
Sentence or Outcome: Recommended sentence of three months to 12 months and one day in prison, plus $87,000 in restitution
Dollar Amounts: $86,929 (loss), $9,500 (2018 purchases), $25,000 (2019 purchases), $900 (game table), $87,000 (restitution)
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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