Suffolk Reporter

Alan Anderson, a 55-year-old employee of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), has been arrested for allegedly submitting 12 forged doctor notes to his employer. The arrest follows a joint investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the New York City Department of Investigation.

“Local government has no function more important than helping to safeguard the welfare of children, and my office remains committed to seeing that those working at agencies entrusted with that duty actually carry it out,” said District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. “I want to thank the New York City Department of Investigation for their hard work and cooperation in this case.”

“This New York City employee forged doctors’ notes that excused him from working in person at his assigned site in Manhattan, as alleged in the criminal complaint. The charged conduct reflects a lack of integrity that is unacceptable for a city employee,” said DOI Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber. “I thank the City Administration for Children’s Services for reporting this matter to DOI and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office for its partnership in this case.”

The investigation revealed that between February 13, 2024, and May 7, 2024, Anderson allegedly submitted fraudulent doctor notes to ACS to avoid commuting on scheduled in-person office days. His work schedule required him to be physically present on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays while working remotely on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All forged notes were reportedly submitted for Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays.

Anderson was arrested on August 29, 2024, by investigators from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. He was arraigned before District Court Judge Evan Tannenbaum on charges including Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree (a Class D felony), Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree (a Class E felony), Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree (a Class E felony), and Official Misconduct (a Class A misdemeanor).