A former accounting clerk for the city of Johnston is now facing multiple charges for allegedly stealing city funds. A special investigation by the State Auditor found more than 13-thousand dollars ($13,569) in city money handled by Teresa Osburne that was not deposited into the city’s bank account.

The audit found the money was primarily cash collections from the library, farmers market and the parks department for senior citizen bus trips. The spokesperson for the city says police filed five felony counts for theft and felonious misconduct in office, and two other misdemeanor counts for theft and fraudulent practices. Osburne turned herself in at the Johnston Police Department this morning and was booked into the Polk County Jail.

The city says it has taken several steps to improved security procedures following the state audit.

(Radio Iowa)