Butler Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Funds

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Butler, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to charges relating to Social Security fraud, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.

Amy Lynn Snow, age 54, pleaded guilty to one count of Theft of Government Funds before Chief United States District Judge Mark R. Hornak

According to information presented to the court, from Aug. 7, 2013, through Sept. 30, 2017, Snow falsely reported to the Social Security Administration that her spouse was not a member of her household knowing that his status as a member of the household and his income would affect her entitlement to Social Security Income benefits. The amount of loss suffered by the Social Security Administration by reason of Snow’s theft was $45,422.61.

Sentencing will be scheduled by the court. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant. Snow has been granted bond pending sentencing.

Assistant United States Carolyn J. Bloch is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Social Security Administration – Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Snow.