N.Y. Elder Law § 251: Penalties for fraud and abuse

§ 251. Penalties for fraud and abuse. 1. Any person who knowingly

makes a false statement or representation, or who by deliberate

concealment of any material fact, or by impersonation or other

fraudulent device, obtains or attempts to obtain or aids or abets any

person to obtain any benefit under this title to which he or she is not

entitled, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

2. Any person who, having made application to receive any benefit

under this title for the use and benefit of another and having received

it, knowingly and willfully converts such benefit or any part thereof to

a use other than for the use and benefit of such other person, shall be

guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

3. Any person who, with intent to defraud, presents for allowance or

payment any false or fraudulent claim for furnishing services or

merchandise, or knowingly submits false information for the purpose of

obtaining greater compensation than that to which he or she is legally

entitled for furnishing services or merchandise, or knowingly submits

false information for the purpose of obtaining authorization for

furnishing services or merchandise under this title, shall be guilty of

a class A misdemeanor.