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Former Norfolk senior center director accused of tens of thousands in payroll, credit card misuse

The report alleged she used the center's credit card inappropriately, spending about $75,000 on things that were "likely personal in nature."

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AT THE STATE HOUSE TO BE LOWERED FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET. NEBRASKA STATE AUDITOR MIKE FOLEY ACCUSES THE FORMER DIRECTOR OF THE NORFOLK SENIOR CENTER OF STEALING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, ACCORDING TO A NEW AUDIT. THE DIRECTOR INFLATED HER SALARY OVER A THREE YEAR PERIOD. FOLEY SAYS SHE WAS APPROVED FOR $120,000 A YEAR, BUT POCKETED ALMOST $154,000. HE SAYS THERE WAS QUESTIONABLE CREDIT CARD CHARGES, INCLUDING $900 FOR SPAS AND $10,000 IN GIFT CARDS. THE CASE HAS NO

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Former Norfolk senior center director accused of tens of thousands in payroll and credit card misuse

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Updated: 4:42 PM CST Mar 2, 2026

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Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley alleged the former director of a Norfolk senior center stole tens of thousands of dollars from the establishment.Foley alleged that the director gave herself several unapproved salary increases, totaling an extra $34,000 between 2023 and 2025.The report also alleged she used the center’s credit card inappropriately, spending about $75,000 on things that were “likely personal in nature.”The credit card was also used to buy about $10,000 in gift cards and nearly $15,000 was spent on Amazon, according to the report.The case has now been turned over to the Madison County attorney for possible criminal charges.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley alleged the former director of a Norfolk senior center stole tens of thousands of dollars from the establishment.

Foley alleged that the director gave herself several unapproved salary increases, totaling an extra $34,000 between 2023 and 2025.

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The report also alleged she used the center’s credit card inappropriately, spending about $75,000 on things that were “likely personal in nature.”

The credit card was also used to buy about $10,000 in gift cards and nearly $15,000 was spent on Amazon, according to the report.

The case has now been turned over to the Madison County attorney for possible criminal charges.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

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