On October 7, 2025, Acting U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III met with Sean P. Roberts, Special Agent-in-Charge of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General (DOL OIG), in Albany, New York. The meeting served as an introduction between the two offices and emphasized their ongoing collaboration.
Jonathan Mellone, DOL OIG Special Agent-in-Charge, said: “The Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General greatly values its partnership with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York. Their commitment to pursuing justice is essential to our mission of safeguarding the integrity of DOL programs and protecting America’s workers. Through our collaborative efforts, we will continue to hold accountable those who defraud federal programs, exploit workers, or compromise workplace safety. This partnership enhances our ability to build strong cases and reinforces the public’s trust in government programs.”
Acting U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III added: “Today’s meeting underscores the strong and essential partnership between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General. We remain committed to working closely with our law enforcement partners to safeguard federal programs, protect workers, and ensure that those who engage in fraud or exploitation are held fully accountable. I look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts to uphold the rule of law and strengthen public trust throughout the Northern District of New York.”
Also present at the meeting were Karen Lesperance, Civil Chief for the U.S. Attorney’s Office; Cyrus Rieck, Criminal Chief for the U.S. Attorney’s Office; and Sean P. Roberts from DOL OIG.
