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Convicted Former Senate Leader Files For State Pension

Former New York state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos
Karen DeWitt

The second legislative leader to be convicted of corruption has now filed his retirement papers, and is eligible for an annual pension that could nearly reach six figures.

Former Senate Leader Dean Skelos has filed papers to receive his pension, according to the state Comptroller’s office. Skelos was convicted , along with his son Adam, on multiple corruption charges earlier this month. Lawmakers found guilty of a felony must resign their seats, but under the state’s constitution, they are still allowed to get their pensions. A bill to strip convicted legislators of their pensions stalled in the Assembly and Senate this year. 

Skelos’ action follows those of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.  Silver was also convicted of multiple corruption counts , and also has filed papers to collect HIS pension.

Skelos is estimated to receive around $95,000 a year.  

Karen DeWitt is Capitol Bureau chief for New York State Public Radio, a network of public radio stations in New York state. She has covered state government and politics for the network since 1990.
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