2:20-CV-00958 | 2020-06-29, U.S. District Courts | Other | Judge Stickman said he "could not ignore the fact" that Mr. Roskovski was a fraud detective. Fax:814-533-4545. The defendants spent most of the stolen funds on lavish vacations, renovations to their home, and the purchase and operation of a motocross track, "Switchback MX LLC", located in Butler County. "Stephanie Roskovski took advantage of her trusted position as the second in command at Butler Health System to steal over $1.3 million from the hospital, a nonprofit organization," Acting U.S . Hopefully todays sentencing will bring some closure to the community and send the message that the FBI takes our responsibility to stop those who set out to commit fraud and use it for their own personal gain very seriously. They embezzled money to line their own pockets and live a lavish lifestyle. STEPHANIE ROSKOVSKI 7117-71017 (CORPORATE SECRETARY & COO) $0: ROBYN KERSCHBAUMER (CORPORATE SECRETARY) $0: ANNE B KREBS 71-103117 (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) $0 + Show more. 700 Grant Street, Suite 4000 21-2215 is hereby vacated. Roskovski, a former district attorney's office detective in Butler County, and his wife, Stephanie Roskovski, former chief operating officer at Butler Health, stand convicted of stealing. The parties may file a consolidated brief or join in or adopt portions by reference. The Amended Judgment imposes Mr. Roskovski's restitution obligations. "All income is taxable, including money that someone embezzles from their employer", said Thomas Fattorusso, Special Agent in Charge of IRS-Criminal Investigation. Officials at Butler (Pa.) Health System have notified state and federal investigators about possible misappropriation of funds by one of its . Postal Inspection Service, the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation leading to the charges in this case. The son of Stephanie and Scott Roskovski took a plea deal Monday for drug charges and was sentenced to a total of one year of probation and 50 hours of community service. For filing a false statement on a . The defendants failed to report the fraud proceeds as income on their annual income tax returns jointly filed with the Internal Revenue Service. According to the Superseding . An official website of the United States government. 21-1429 | 2021-03-10, U.S. District Courts | Personal Injury | In her role as chief operating officer, Stephanie Roskovski earned $300,000 annually plus bonuses, and was the second in command of the health system. OFFICIAL CONTACTS. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Once trusted employees, today they are convicted felons. "She and her husband then used the embezzled money to fund an extravagant lifestyle. U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Pennsylvania, Butler County Couple Sentenced to Prison on Fraud and Tax Charges, Former Jackson Township Official Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement, Former Union Treasurer Charged with Fraud and Embezzlement, Jeannette Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Elder Fraud Scheme, Butler County Couple Sentenced To Prison On Fraud and Tax Charges. All responsive briefs should be filed only in the appeal to which the Government is responding. These cases were all about greed, said Joleen Simpson, Acting Special Agent in Charge of IRS-Criminal Investigation. First published on June 11, 2021 / 3:17 AM. Federal investigators said over the. Stephanie is appealing her sentence. As to the mail fraud conviction, they face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross pecuniary gain. Stephanie Roskovski, who is also charged, worked as the COO of Butler Health System until August 2017. "Fraud and dishonesty undermine the integrity of our health care system and cost taxpayers money. PITTSBURGH UPDATE: Stephanie and Scott Roskovski, of Butler, were indicted this week by a federal grand jury on additional charges of conspiracy and filing false tax returns, the U.S.. Government: All case opening forms must be filed in all appeals in which the Government intends to participate. Her husband, Scott Roskovski, was sentenced for filing a false tax return and submitting a false loan application. Stephanie J. Roskovski, 51, of Butler, pleaded guilty in May 2020 to one count of mail fraud and one count of filing a false income tax return and was sentenced to 51 months in prison and. Acting U.S. Attorney Kaufman said, Stephanie Roskovski took advantage of her trusted position as the second in command at Butler Health System (d/b/a Butler Memorial Hospital) to steal over $1.3 million from the Hospital, a non-profit organization. An official website of the United States government. Any objection to the payment of a separate fee must be filed within fourteen (14) days from the date of this order and filed only in No. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Once trusted employees, today they are convicted felons. 2-19-cr-00106-001. BUTLER (KDKA) - A couple that was accused of embezzling more than a million dollars from Butler Health System were sentenced to serve prison time on Thursday. Nos. The Center Township couple pleaded guilty May 28, 2020, to various federal charges related to defrauding BHS during Stephanies employment there as COO. Scott Roskovski, Valencik claimed in a motion to withdraw as attorney, didnt give his assent to withdraw the motion. Scott A. Roskovski also of Butler, PA pleaded guilty today to one count of filing a false income tax return and one count of submitting a false loan application to a bank. [21-2215, 21-2672, 21-2676] (SLC) [Entered: 09/10/2021 08:42 AM], Docket(#2) RECORD available on District Court CM/ECF. 20-1446 | 2020-03-04, U.S. District Courts | Personal Injury | After losing their jobs, they submitted a false loan application to S&T Bank to refinance Switchback and to buy a bulldozer. Joe Chow. As to the filing of a false statement on a loan application conviction, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of 30 years imprisonment and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross pecuniary gain. Stephanie. Sometimes a little recognition goes a long way. 21-2676. Scott Roskovski is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 6. Scott A. Roskovski, 51, also of Butler, PA, pleaded guilty today to one count of filing a false income tax return and one count of submitting a false loan application to a bank. The Center Township couple was accused of defrauding the health care system between 2011 and 2017 while Stephanie Roskovski was employed as chief operating officer at the facility. Yeats ruled against the Roskovskis motion to open the judgment against them for $289,775 due to the vacation time issue, as well as a later motion to add one more basis to open the judgment, in which the convicted felons claimed the hospital did not inform them they had referred the embezzlement to law enforcement. BUTLER HEALTH SYSTEM. Both defendants entered guilty pleas before United States District Court Judge William S. Stickman IV. Appellants are encouraged to consult with one another regarding the contents of their briefs as the Court disfavors repetitive briefs. The briefing schedule previously issued in No. Ironically, he investigated financial crimes including theft and fraud. 1:18-CV-00012 | 2018-01-17. We will continue to aggressively prosecute anyone who seeks to steal and defraud.". Instead of $1.3 million being available to Butler hospital for patient care, the Roskovskis used the embezzled money for their own personal spending spree, with lavish vacations, home renovations and even a 70-acre motocross business. All responsive briefs should be filed only in the appeal to which the Government is responding. First, the Roskovskis did not have clean hands, the judge said, having embezzled $1.3 million from BHS; the hospital network also did not have a duty to tell the Roskovskis it had referred the case to law enforcement; and the Roskovskis attorney had every opportunity to include in the agreement that the hospital would not refer the case to law enforcement. Attorney at Office of United States Attorney 700 Grant Street, Suite 4000 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Defendant / Appellant Attorneys Michael J. Pawk Esq. The IRS restitution includes about $139,985 for tax year 2016, $111,597 for 2015, $131,850 for 2014, $84,325 for 2013 and $70,956 for 2012. The U.S. Scott Roskovski, 52, will serve 30 months in prison also at the top of his recommended guidelines followed by one year of supervised release. View the Butler Eagles PDF version of Senior Lifestyles, click here. The parties are advised that case opening forms for later filed appeals must only be filed in the new appeals and not re-filed in earlier appeals in which the fofor later filed appeals must only be filed in the new appeals and not re-filed in earlier appeals in which the forms were previously filed. P. 28(i). Fiscal year ending June 2017 Fiscal year ending June . The parties are further advised that failure to file documents in the appropriate case may result in the issuance of a noncompliance order. ", "The FBI takes our responsibility to investigate and pursue those who commit fraud for personal gain very seriously," said FBI Pittsburgh Special Agent in Charge Mike Christman. The first motion was denied due to the century of precedent, Yeats ruled. All motions should be filed only in those cases for which the relief is being requested. This is not an issue that they cant find a lawyer, he said. The judgment against Stephanie orders her to pay $748,660 in restitution to the health system and $538,714 to the IRS. Stephanie Roskovski will serve 51 months in prison at the top of the advisory guideline range to be followed by three years of supervised release. The bank made two loans, for about $1.13 million and $55,000, based on the false information. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Share this article: Martinsen told Valencik he would seek sanctions against the Roskovskis if he didnt withdraw the motion, according to court filings. Brendan Beer, Christy L Beer, and four other persons spent some time in this place. . Her husband was a former county detective who investigated fraud and financial crimes. However, Judge Stickman denied his motions. All motions should be filed only in those cases for which the relief is being requested.