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Former Program Director Sentenced for $426K Theft | Des Moines News
A former Iowa nonprofit program director, Jodi Spargur-Tate, is heading to federal prison for stealing over $426,000 from a workforce development program meant to help people find jobs. She funneled funds to herself and family via fake invoices and diverted payments, betraying the trust placed in her. Sentenced to 18 months, she’ll also serve 3 years of supervised release and must repay every cent—no parole in federal prison. The scandal was uncovered last January by the State Auditor’s office, exposing how easily taxpayer dollars can be misused when oversight fails. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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