LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A Lincoln woman is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars as an administrator with the Nebraska Sports Council, according to police.

Lincoln Police said 43-year-old Jessica Framke turned herself into authorities on May 1. She has since been released from police custody and charged with a single felony count of theft by unlawful taking $5,000+.

Framke, who previously served as the director of administration for the Nebraska Sports Council, is accused of embezzling more than $46,000 from the organization.

According to police, Framke issued herself 14 extra paychecks and used the council’s funds to make personal purchases at Sam’s Club and on Amazon. Authorities think she also used council money to pay for her health care.

The 14 checks were worth roughly $36,000, police said. The alleged embezzlement is thought to have happened between Jan. 13, 2023, and Sept. 20, 2024.

The Nebraska Sports Council issued the following statement after discovering discrepancies in its finances earlier this month:

The Nebraska Sports Council recently identified discrepancies in its financial records during a routine review. Upon discovery, our staff and accountants immediately began an internal investigation with the support of our banking partners.

This matter was promptly reviewed by our Board Officers and legal counsel. Based on our findings, we have filed a report with the Lincoln Police Department and have provided supporting evidence with the assistance of our accounting firm.

The Nebraska Sports Council remains committed to transparency and financial integrity. While we take this matter very seriously, we are unable to provide further comment at this time due to the ongoing investigation.

Our focus remains on delivering high-quality sports programs and events that inspire participation, promote wellness, and strengthen our community. Planning for our events is well underway, and we look forward to another exciting year of competition and engagement.

We appreciate the support and trust of our community and will continue to prioritize the responsible stewardship of our resources.

The Nebraska Sports Council

Framke remains out of custody as of Tuesday evening. Charges were filed against her on Thursday, and she’s expected in court for an arraignment on June 3.


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