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Falsified Military Parts Scandal Rocks Local Contractor
BUFFALO, N.Y.–In a shocking case of corporate malfeasance, former government contractor Randy S. Mays, Sr. has agreed to pay a hefty fine for his role in falsifying documents related to the provision of metal parts to the military.
Mays, 58, of Rochester, N.Y., was the former president and sole owner of Lynx Machine Tool Corporation, a company that contracted with the Department of Defense to provide various metal parts from 2005 to 2006. During that time, Lynx entered into five government contracts for the provision of metal parts to the military.
However, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney MaryEllen Kresse, who handled the case, Mays failed to perform the required testing on the metal parts prior to shipment and submitted false Certificates of Compliance with each shipment. Mays also caused falsified test reports to be submitted.
The scheme was uncovered in 2011, when a former Lynx employee, Denis Converse, was convicted and sentenced to five years probation for making false statements to federal agencies and agents in connection with the falsifying and alteration of the Certificates of Compliance and test reports.
The investigation into Mays’ activities was a collaborative effort between the Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division Command, Major Procurement Fraud Unit (MPFU), and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).
As a result of the investigation, Mays has agreed to pay $70,405 to the United States to resolve civil claims brought against him under the False Claims Act. The settlement represents a compromise of disputed claims and is not an admission of liability by Mays.
In a statement, U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. said, ‘The public has a right to expect that government contractors will act with integrity and honesty. Mr. Mays’ actions fell short of that standard, and he will now pay the price for his misconduct.’
The case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of corporate malfeasance and the importance of maintaining the public’s trust in government contractors.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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