Former college dean charged with embezzlement, misappropriation of funds

A former dean of East Los Angeles College was charged with embezzlement of government funds and misappropriation of government funds.

Paul De La Cerda is accused of overbilling the college for work trips and forging documents he submitted for reimbursement, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The newspaper reports that he allegedly overbilled the school about $1,600 for several hotel stays between March 2017 and 2019.

De La Cerda previously served as the dean of economic development and innovation with East Los Angeles College.