NYSIF SPOT the Fraud
Stay Alert Pinpoint Observe Take Action
An interactive fraud investigation event
Thursday, November 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
University at Albany, Ballroom, Albany, NY
Register for the Event
On November 19, we’re bringing fraud awareness to UAlbany with Red Flag Mania and a panel of finance professionals sharing their career paths.
Red Flag Mania is an interactive, true-crime-inspired game where you investigate realistic cases and build skills in fraud detection, ethics, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Finance professionals will share their career journeys and show how a finance degree can open doors far beyond traditional roles.
Students and professionals curious about accounting, insurance, investigations, or solving real-world problems should attend. Hosted in partnership with the University at Albany.
10:00 AM | Registration
10:30 AM | Welcome and Introduction
- Jessica Silver
- Director, Division of Confidential (DCI), New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)
- Moderator
10:35-11:50 AM | SPOT the Fraud: Red Flag Mania Interactive Game
- Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope
- Author, Education Innovator & Forensic Accounting Expert
12:00-12:30 PM | Lunch and Networking
12:30-1:30 PM | Winding Career Paths: Oh the Places You Can’t Believe You Can Go with an Accounting Degree
- Elaine Leach
- Senior Investigator and Supervisor
- Policyholder Fraud Team, DCI, NYSIF
- Jemayel Mall
- Criminal Investigator, Office of Internal Affairs
- New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
- Jessica Silver
- Director, Division of Confidential (DCI)
- New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)
- Moderator