With a proven track record over 30 years at NYS Department of Taxation and Finance Criminal Investigations, Audit, and Civil Enforcement Divisions including 11 years as an Assistant Chief Investigator. I am adept in criminal and civil tax investigations, and experienced in staff supervision and case management. My leadership significantly contributed to successful developments in multiple offices and enhanced team performance.
Serve as second-level supervisor in the Criminal Investigations Division, overseeing a current investigative staff of 13 consisting of Supervising Investigators, Investigators, and Trainees. Supervised staff in up to three office locations. Acted as first-line supervisor for staff and covered various duties of the Chief Investigator during times of vacancies in those positions.
Serve as a member of the District Office Management team for various offices. Work cohesively with Attorney and Audit counterparts to identify potential new fraud cases, assign staff, establish investigative plans and guide case actions.
Manage District Office case inventories with regard to critical deadlines and the performance of investigative activities in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. Prioritize assignments and needed to meet CID goals as set by the Central Management Team.
Review Investigative Referral reports, Reports of Investigation, felony and misdemeanor complaints and operational plans for accuracy, thoroughness and clarity.
Coordinate with outside law enforcement agencies for task force initiatives (Cannabis Task Force, Covid Executive Order enforcement) and for search warrant participation.
Identified and developed criminal cases of tax fraud using various data sources. Performed criminal investigations by use of DTF system and public document research, conducting and documenting target and witness interviews, gathering evidence through subpoenas, location inspection and search warrant. Make arrests and complete required documents. Managed caseload from inception through disposition.
Served in various positions in the Audit and Civil Enforcement Divisions
Senior Investigator/Investigator - Audit Division. Utilized various investigative tools and data sources to identify and develop sales and income tax cases for audit. Conducted observation tests to determine daily business revenue and assisted auditors in reviewing taxpayer records. Supervised and trained staff
Tax Compliance Agent/ Representative - Civil Enforcement Division. Identified delinquent taxpayers, located assets, performed enforcement actions including warrants, levies, income executions and seizures. Identified and resolved issues and disputes. Established payment terms for delinquent tax liabilities.