FRAUD INVESTIGATION UNIT | ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Investigates all reported allegations of fraud in the Temporary Assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and Day Care programs. Also investigates day care providers being paid by Social Services who do not really provide care and cases involving food stamp trafficking. Does not investigate Social Security, Disability, Workman's Comp, Unemployment, or Section 8.

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211 North East New York

Physical Address

162 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Application process

Call or go online to report

Fee

None

Eligibility

Individuals wishing to report suspected fraudulent applications or receipt of benefits by people who are ineligible

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Albany County, New York

Agency info

ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Provide various programs and services to Albany County residents, including Temporary Assistance, SNAP, HEAP, Child Care subsidy, Child Support Enforcement, Medicaid for long term care, and Adult Protective services.