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I copied this from CSEA's web site. NOW I'M REALLY MAD!!! They're gonna do basically NOTHING to soothe the ruffled feathers of the rank and file. Here's what those creeps have to say (from the President of CSEA union):

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Former CSEA employee convicted of fraud
Published Aug. 1 2003

A former CSEA employee pled guilty to six felony counts of fraud and "related activity in connection with computers" for embezzling close to $1 million in association funds.

Gail S. Jones, who retired from CSEA at the end of May, entered the plea during her arraignment before U.S. District Judge Garland E. Burrell Jr. on Aug. 1.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Krotoski, who prosecuted the case, Jones faces a maximum term of 5 years imprisonment on each count; a three-year term of supervised release; a fine of $250,000; and a special assessment of $100. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Oct. 17 and Jones remains free on her own recognizance.

The U.S. Department of Justice issued its own press release on the matter.

In coordination with CSEA Secretary-Treasurer Christy Christensen, I am securing an independent audit of all CSEA accounts. CSEA is also hiring a certified public accounting firm to assist staff in handling the daily operations of our accounting department, revamping our accounting procedures and strengthening our financial controls.

This incident has been very difficult for our members, leaders and staff. I hope that with her conviction we can put this awful episode behind us.

As always I will continue to keep our members updated on any new information in the case.

Previous reports on the case.