LI Man Forged Doctor's Notes To Avoid Going To Work: DA

OAKDALE, NY — An Oakdale man pleaded guilty on Monday to submitting fake documents to his employer to avoid going to work, said Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.

Alan Anderson, 55, a former employee of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services pleaded guilty to possessing and submitting 12 forged doctor notes to his employer to avoid going to work on his non-remote days after a joint investigation by the DA's office and the New York City Department of Investigation, the DA said.

"This conviction demonstrates my office's ongoing commitment to holding accountable public servants who place their own self-interests above those of the people they serve," Tierney said. "I commend and thank the New York City Department of Investigation for its assistance with this case."

According to the investigation, between Feb. 13 and May 7, Anderson submitted 12 fraudulent doctor notes to his employer to avoid having to commute to his scheduled in-person office dates, the DA said. At the time, Anderson was supposed to work at the physical office location on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, the DA said.

All the days Anderson submitted the fake doctor notes for were Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and did not submit any notes getting him out of his remote workdays of Tuesday and Thursday, the DA said.

"Yesterday, this city employee pleaded guilty to Official Misconduct for submitting forged doctor's notes so that he could avoid reporting to work in person at the City Administration for Children’s Services and he has resigned from his city employment," said DOI Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber. "I thank the City Administration for Children’s Services for its cooperation in this investigation and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office for its commitment to hold accountable city employees who violate the law."

On Dec. 2, Anderson pleaded guilty to official misconduct, a Class A misdemeanor, before Acting County Court Judge James McDonaugh.

He is due back in court for sentencing on Jan. 27, 2025.