Federal authorities believe they’ve caught a now-former Salvation Army finance manager with his hand in the kettle.
Figuratively, at least.
A criminal complaint filed Nov. 12 in United States District Court in Atlanta charges Gary Hilliard, finance manager for the Salvation Army’s “metro Atlanta area command” from 2008 to 2012, with embezzling more than $5,000 from the non-profit. The exact manner of the alleged theft, which reportedly took place between Dec. 2010 and Dec. 2012, was unclear.
“…Hilliard’s duties and responsibilities as Finance Manager included the supervision of the accounting staff responsible for financial systems, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and other accounting functions,” the complaint said.
The complaint said Hilliard employment with the Salvation Army was terminated “on or around” Dec. 18, 2012. A Salvation Army spokeswoman confirmed his termination Sunday.
Online records showed Hilliard posted a $10,000 bond and was released from federal custody the same day he was charged.
According to its website, the Salvation Army serves more than 30 million Americans each year through various programs. Each Christmas season, it raises millions for needy families, seniors and the homeless through its red kettle program.
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