I am being accused of payroll fraud. I work at a local sheriff's department and left my shift early multiple times over the last year to attend college (more than 40 times) with 5 instances in the last 6 months I did not correct my time sheet to reflect my leaving early. The time in question is 14 hours which equals $207.62. I am trying to find out what the charge would be and if neglect or intent would need to be proven? I am going to school to be a teacher so I can't afford a charge on my record. I have been given the option to resign without investigation. I am 10 months away from qualifying for retirement when I turn 60 I am 28 now and the benefit would be between 600-800 dollars a month...thoughts???
