Statement regarding arrest of former MDUSD employee charged with defrauding the District in fake invoices scheme
Today, a former Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) employee was arrested and criminally charged following an investigation into the misuse of District funds. The District first uncovered evidence indicating potential financial misconduct related to contracts with an afterschool care provider and took immediate action by filing a report with the Concord Police Department. Additionally, the District hired an independent forensic accountant to conduct a financial audit.
The District’s internal review found that public funds intended for student services were potentially misappropriated. Specifically, initial findings suggest that hundreds of electronic devices, including iPads, were purchased but never delivered to District sites or used for student programs. The District is working closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure a full and thorough investigation, and it will pursue all legal avenues to recover any misused funds.
“Educating our children is our most pressing priority,” said Superintendent Dr. Adam Clark. “Anyone who attempts to misuse funds intended for the education of our students will be held accountable. We are committed to full transparency and will continue to take decisive action to safeguard public resources and protect the integrity of our programs.”
As this matter involves ongoing litigation, the District cannot comment further on specific details at this time. However, we will continue to provide updates as appropriate. We encourage our community to review the Department of Justice’s Press Release for more information.
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