Credit case tests IU IV board over Yauger expenses
Tempesta defends Cecelia Yauger as decades of service cited. Yauger faced questions after credit card charges rising from 1,500 in 2007 to 28,300 in 2011 and 24,700 last year. Board taps Hill Barth for forensic audit to separate personal from legitimate charges while Grove City police and FBI investigate.
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IU IV seeks new executive director after resignations
The Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV searches for a new executive director after Cecelia H. Yauger resigns amid questions over credit card use. Angelo Pezzuolo acts as interim chief, with applications due June 21 and interviews planned after. The audit report remains pending final release.
Director explains prior system mediate Unit IV's acting executive director
Unit IV officials defend card use while revealing a 2007 to 2009 era pattern of small purchases. Pezzuolo, former executive director for 15 years, describes issuing multiple unit cards and a Wal-Mart card for programs like special education and serving the homeless. Yauger, who resigned April 24, drew scrutiny over 2007 through March charges. The board moves to tighten finances with policy readings and whistle-blower protections.
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Yauger resigns from IU IV board on April 24
The resignation agreement requires restitution for amounts IU IV determines she owes for all claims tied to access to and improper or unauthorized use of the board’s resources property or funds. Yauger waived any claims related to the matter.
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Instructor wounded in shooting at Fort Sam Houston
An Army medical training instructor was wounded yesterday outside her office at Fort Sam Houston as a fellow service member opened fire. The shooter surrendered and is in custody on base. authorities say the victims and shooter were involved in a relationship. The hospitalized instructor was reported in stable condition.
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