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made bank deposits,handled cash collections,and administered the use of Library credit cards for <br /> purchases as necessary. <br /> 12. <br /> During all times pertinent herein, Dulce Michelen also owned/operated two other <br /> businesses while employed at the Library: Louisiana Raptors Elite and D's Craft & Creations, <br /> LLC. Raptors Elite was a non--profit boy's football league, and D's Craft & Creations, LLC <br /> provided floral arrangements and decor for weddings and other events. <br /> 13. <br /> Dulce Michelen received a total of$58,876.49 in Library funds comprised of$19,755.05 <br /> in misappropriated cash and/or checks via fictitious invoices and unauthorized credit card charges <br /> in the amount of$39,121.44. <br /> Unauthorized Credit Card Use <br /> 14. <br /> As Business Manager, Ducle Michelen administered the use of Library credit cards for <br /> purchases as necessary,performed the purchasing of items, accounted for the related expenditures <br /> in QuickBooks, reconciled monthly statements, and prepared checks for the payment of monthly <br /> credit card statements. Ms. Michelen had control over all the Library's credit cards and did not <br /> need prior approval from the Library Director or the Library Board to mare purchases using <br /> Library credit cards.Ms.Michelen would submit to the Library Director the credit card transaction <br /> reports and the statements for review and approval for payment. The Library Director and the <br /> President of the Library's Board would review the transaction reports and compare them to the <br /> credit card statements before approving payment. <br /> 15. <br /> ................................................................................................:............ <br /> Page 4 of 11 <br />