LLOYDMINSTER — A former manager of the Lloydminster Housing Authority has been charged following a months-long investigation into allegations of fraud and theft from the non-profit organization.
Lori Neufeld, 49, of Marsden, has been charged with fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000.
According to Lloydminster RCMP, in January they started investigating reports of financial irregularities involving a former employee of the Lloydminster Housing Authority. The investigation determined that approximately $10,000 worth of fuel was allegedly obtained for personal use through unauthorized use of organizational resources. Investigators also determined that approximately $6,000 worth of flooring materials had been stolen from the organization.
As part of the investigation, Lloydminster RCMP executed a search warrant at a property in Marsden, with assistance from the Saskatchewan Crime Reduction Team (CRT). During the search, officers recovered 31 of the 52 boxes of flooring that had been reported stolen
Police say Neufeld was served with a summons and is scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Aug. 17.
