Former Quincy Official Pleads Guilty To Embezzling City Funds

Thomas F. Clasby Jr. admitted to abusing the city's purchasing system and stealing cash from the Kennedy Center to fund personal luxuries.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Longtime Elder Services director Thomas F. Clasby Jr. has pleaded guilty to federal charges for embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the city of Quincy. Prosecutors say he abused Quincy's purchasing system and stole cash from the Kennedy Center, using the funds to pay for personal luxuries and a sham consulting company.

Why it matters

This case highlights concerns in the Quincy community about public officials misusing taxpayer funds and abusing their positions of trust. It raises questions about the city's internal controls and oversight mechanisms to prevent such fraud from occurring.

The details

According to prosecutors, Clasby used Quincy's purchasing system to divert funds for his own personal use, including payments to a sham consulting company he had set up. He also stole cash directly from the Kennedy Center, a city-run facility under his oversight. Clasby now faces significant prison time and fines at his June sentencing.

  • Clasby pleaded guilty to the federal charges on March 10, 2026.
  • He is scheduled to be sentenced in June 2026.

The players

Thomas F. Clasby Jr.

The former director of Quincy's Elder Services department, who has pleaded guilty to embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the city.

Quincy

The city where Clasby served as a public official and committed the embezzlement crimes.

Kennedy Center

A city-run facility in Quincy that Clasby stole cash from as part of his embezzlement scheme.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage public trust and misuse taxpayer funds in Quincy.”

— Robert Jenkins, Quincy Resident (Quincy Patch)

What’s next

Clasby will be sentenced in June 2026, where he is expected to face significant prison time and fines for his crimes.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of strong financial controls and oversight in local government to prevent fraud and abuse of public resources. It underscores the need for Quincy to review its internal processes and implement safeguards to protect taxpayer funds from misuse by public officials.