Penn Hills School District files police report citing evidence of theft, fraud

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PENN HILLS, Pa. — Authorities are now involved in an investigation into financial troubles at the Penn Hills School District after the district’s acting superintendent went to police with what is believed to be “documented evidence of theft and fraud," according to a statement the district posted on its web site.

Channel 11’s news partners at TribLIVE reported that the investigation involves an employee or employees misuse of school district credit cards.

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The district released the following statement Monday evening, regarding the investigation:

"As noted recently, the Penn Hills School District Board of School Directors has authorized and insisted on immediate audits of all business practices. These investigations are being spearheaded by Dr. Nancy Hines, acting superintendent.

"Over the weekend, one of these internal investigations reached a level, whereby it became appropriate and prudent to involve Chief Howard Burton and the Penn Hills Police Department in consideration of formal police charges.

"Dr. Hines filed a police report this afternoon and offered what the District believes to be documented evidence of theft and fraud. As this matter involves personnel, no further comments will be offered at this time."

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