"According to a release from the PCSO, Garula-Mers was hired by the association in 2020 on a starting salary of roughly $80,000. After four months on the job, in November 2020, Garuda-Mers allegedly increased her own salary to roughly $85,000 and issued several bonus checks to herself. The Sheriff's office states that within three years, Garula-Mers had increased her salary to $99,472 after numerous increases carried out without authorization."
"Records also show numerous non-business transactions being carried out on EPCAR credit card, including charges for shopping, personal grooming, household goods, and orders on Amazon. The charges totaled more than $3,200, according to the release. In addition, she allegedly adjusted the contribution rate to her retirement account, resulting in a net gain of $7,938.27. In total, the PCSO said its detectives found that EPCAR suffered a total of $81,453.92 in losses as a result of Garula-Mers' actions."
Jennifer Garula-Mers was hired by EPCAR in 2020 with a starting salary of roughly $80,000. Four months later she allegedly increased her own salary to about $85,000 and issued bonus checks to herself. Within three years her salary rose to $99,472 through unauthorized increases totaling $43,105.86. Additional unauthorized payroll checks totaled $20,348.89; improper reimbursements $2,112.97; unauthorized bonuses $12,500. Non-business credit card charges exceeded $3,200, and an adjusted retirement contribution produced a net gain of $7,938.27. Total losses amounted to $81,453.92. Leadership noticed irregularities in September 2024 and referred the matter to law enforcement. Garula-Mers was brought to Polk County and will be charged.
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