Former LI School District Facilities Head Misused Funds

The former head of facilities for the Hempstead School District pleaded guilty today to fraud stemming from the misuse of a school district credit card.

Timothy Gregg, 49, of Uniondale, is now facing up to 15 years in prison, as well as forfeiture and a fine of up to $250,000 when he is sentenced.

“Today’s guilty plea of former Hempstead School District official Timothy Gregg drives home an important lesson: corrupt officials who abuse their position to enrich themselves will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said United States Attorney Richard Donoghue.

Gregg was the Chief of Facilities for the Hempstead School District from 2016 to 2018. In his position, he was authorized to use a school district credit card for purchases for the district. But Gregg allowed a local contractor to use the card for his own personal purchases at Home Depot, and Gregg got kickbacks of cash and materials in exchange. He received more than $50,000 in kickbacks over the course of his scheme.

“The defendant used a school board-issued credit card for home improvement projects and allowed a contractor to freely utilize that credit card for kickbacks,” Nassau County District Attorney Singas said. “This plea sends a strong message that corrupt local official will be held accountable for stealing taxpayer money.”