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 and highlighted ongoing collaboration between the two agencies.
Jonathan Mellone, Special Agent-in-Charge at DOL OIG, emphasized the importance of this partnership: “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 also commented on the cooperation: “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.”
The meeting included other officials such as Karen Lesperance, Civil Chief at the U.S. Attorney’s Office; Cyrus Rieck, Criminal Chief at the same office; and Sean P. Roberts from DOL OIG.
