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February 4, 2025

New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang Announces Key Leadership Appointments

New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang Announces Key Leadership Appointments

As part of her office’s ongoing efforts to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in New York State government, New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang has announced two key appointments to her team.

Jennifer Sculco Named Deputy Inspector General For The Upstate Region

Jennifer Sculco

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is pleased to welcome Jennifer Sculco as the new Deputy Inspector General (“Deputy IG”) for the Upstate Regional Office, where she will oversee a staff of attorneys, investigators and auditors investigating allegations of fraud, corruption, crime, and abuse in executive branch agencies and related entities. With nearly two decades of experience in public service and law enforcement, Deputy IG Sculco brings exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to the integrity of government.

Deputy IG Sculco joins OIG from the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, where she most recently served as Chief of the Public Integrity & Law Enforcement Integrity Bureau. Her role included overseeing investigations into public corruption, misconduct, and criminal activity by public employees, officials, and law enforcement.

“Jennifer Sculco’s extensive experience and dedication to public service make her the perfect choice for this critical position,” said Inspector General Lucy Lang. “Her track record of leading complex investigations and fostering collaboration with law enforcement partners will be invaluable as we execute on our mission of ensuring accountability in state government.”

A native New Yorker and graduate of Binghamton University and Pace Law School, Deputy IG Sculco began her career in 2006 at the New York County District Attorney’s Office, serving in the Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Units. There, she managed high-profile investigations of sexual assault, child exploitation, possession of child pornography, gang activity, and homicides of infants and adolescents. Later, as an Inspector General and Senior Inspector General at the New York City Department of Investigation, she led a large team investigating misconduct in the NYC Department of Correction.

 

Rachel-Rebekah Brown Appointed Attorney-in-Charge of Gaming Matters

Rachel Brown

To strengthen oversight of New York State’s growing gaming industry, Inspector General Lucy Lang has appointed Investigative Counsel Rachel-Rebekah Brown as the Attorney-in-Charge (“AIC”) of Gaming Matters. In this role, AIC Brown will serve as both a subject matter expert and the leader of the Office’s investigations and gaming oversight across New York State. Since joining OIG in January 2023, AIC Brown has demonstrated exceptional legal and investigative expertise on complex matters, developed successful partnerships with external agencies and law enforcement, and served as a valued mentor.

“Rachel-Rebekah Brown’s legal and investigative skills have proven invaluable to our office,” said Inspector General Lang. “Her leadership will make certain that we continue to meet the increasing complexities of gaming oversight and uphold the integrity of this large-scale industry.” Brown joined OIG in January 2023 as an Investigative Counsel following her service as an Assistant District Attorney at the New York County District Attorney's Office where she conducted high level investigations and prosecuted felonies at the Grand Jury and trial level, including sex assaults, illegal firearms, and fraud. Since joining OIG, Ms. Brown has investigated allegations of complex public benefit frauds, workers compensation abuses, criminal activity by state employees, and allegations of misconduct in the gaming industry.

Since June 18, 2021, when the responsibilities of the former Office of the Gaming Inspector General were transferred to and encompassed by the Offices of the Inspector General, the number of complaints and investigations has continued to grow. In 2023 alone, OIG received over 370 gaming-related complaints—a 20% increase from the previous year—highlighting the growing importance of effective oversight. As AIC of Gaming Matters, Brown will undertake and manage investigations involving allegations of crime and misconduct related to commercial casinos, Class III Indian gaming, charitable gaming, video lottery operations, horse racing, the State Lottery, interactive fantasy sports, and mobile sports wagering. Her duties will include evaluating gaming-related complaints, leading investigations, drafting the Inspector General’s Annual Gaming Oversight Report, and training OIG staff and state agencies on gaming-related issues. AIC Brown will be OIG’s primary liaison on gaming-related issues with local, state, and federal law enforcement, will represent OIG at industry conferences, and will foster collaboration to address fraud, corruption, and misconduct, and crime across the gaming sector.

A native of Orlando, Florida, Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Tennessee State University, and a Juris Doctor from Penn State Law. She is based in OIG’s New York City Regional Office.

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The Inspector General is the integrity watchdog that investigates corruption, fraud, and abuse in New York State government and the Workers’ Compensation and Welfare systems. To report wrongdoing, call 1-800-DO-RIGHT (367-4448) or visit ig.ny.gov. Follow the office’s work on social media at @NewYorkStateIG.