Clock Runs Out For Timekeeper In FDNY Scam

By ARI PAUL

A Fire Department Clerical Associate was arrested for submitting falsified medical documents to justify time taken off from work, the Department of Investigation announced Jan. 10.

Between 2006 and 2007, Terry Joyiens allegedly submitted 12 fraudulent Civilian Medical Documentation Forms to the FDNY, some with forged doctors' signatures. She put in documents for more than 60 days of paid sick leave but was only paid for 12, according to DOI.

Faces 7 Years in Prison

Ms. Joyiens was charged Jan. 9 with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree, Tampering with Public Records in the First Degree, Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree. If convicted, she could serve seven years in prison. Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes is prosecuting the case.

Ms. Joyiens, 51, had worked in the Timekeeping Unit of the FDNY since 2000.

"This arrest demonstrates DOI's continued commitment to investigate sick and medical leave fraud by city employees," DOI Commissioner Rose Gill Hearn said in a statement. "Last year, DOI made 13 arrests relating to this type of corruption. Employees who choose to try and scam the system in this way should know that they face arrest and other serious consequences."