Employee Steals Funds from Local College
By: Administrator
Updated: June 28, 2012
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College released a statement today announcing that they recently discovered the misappropriation of funds by an employee.
Their statement goes on to say:
Working with the Richland Township Police Department and Forensic Auditors, the theft was confirmed. This individual, employed by the College at the time of the theft, was immediately terminated. Pennsylvania Highlands is committed to constant review and improvement of all fiscal processes and has taken this opportunity to examine procedures and protocols in all departments. We have the utmost confidence in our faculty and staff and remain committed to our mission of providing quality, affordable opportunities for learning that meet regional needs in a supportive student-oriented environment.
Their statement goes on to say:
Working with the Richland Township Police Department and Forensic Auditors, the theft was confirmed. This individual, employed by the College at the time of the theft, was immediately terminated. Pennsylvania Highlands is committed to constant review and improvement of all fiscal processes and has taken this opportunity to examine procedures and protocols in all departments. We have the utmost confidence in our faculty and staff and remain committed to our mission of providing quality, affordable opportunities for learning that meet regional needs in a supportive student-oriented environment.
