 A former physical plant manager at Bemidji State University has pleaded guilty to felony financial transaction card fraud. 67-year-old Jeff Sandy entered the guilty plea in Beltrami County District Court on Tuesday. Sandy admitted to using his university-issued credit card to purchase personal items for himself and not for the benefit of the university on multiple occasions between May 2013 and October 2016 when he was terminated. According to a criminal complaint in the case, university officials learned of Sandy's improper use of the university credit card when the school received a survey addressed to Sandy regarding how lawnmower purchased with the card in 2013. The investigation revealed dozens of transactions that did not match up with the university equipment and inventory. In August of 2017, detectives seized over 20 pieces of equipment that were bought with the university credit card from Sandy's home. Sandy had been employed at BSU for over 40 years. He was promoted to the position of physical plant manager in 2007. His court sentencing is set for March 19th at 10 a.m. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.