A former University at Buffalo architect has pleaded guilty to bilking the school out of more than $15,000 in wages.
The Erie County District Attorney's office says James Spratz, 54, of Lancaster pleaded guilty before Amherst Town Court Judge Kara Buscaglia to one count of disorderly conduct, a violation.
From June 17, 2016-Sept. 30, 2017, Spratz was working as a UB Project Manager with the Facilities Planning and Design Department. The DA says Spratz defrauded his employer by reporting he was working at his full-time university job when he was not, sometimes being paid by private outside firms not related to UB.
Spratz has paid full restitution, resigned from his position, and agreed not to pursue any future employment at the university.
