* Prevents and detects fraud, waste, and abuse in Social Security Administration programs and operations.

A 24/7 local hotline that can offer information, emotional support and referrals. During business hours this line is answered by staff and after hours/weekends it will be answered by a trained volunteer.Please note -- text line is not available 24/7

* Responsible for a multi-function criminal justice agency who provides resources and services to the criminal justice system: Direct training to law enforcement and other criminal justice professionals. Oversees a law enforcement accreditation program. Ensures Breathalyzer and speed enforcement equipment used by local law enforcement operate correctly. Manages criminal justice grant funds. Analyzes statewide crime and program data. Provides research support. Oversees county probation departments and alternatives to incarceration programs. Coordinates juvenile justice policy. * Maintains criminal history records and fingerprint files and performs background checks for employment and licensure. * Administers the state's Sex Offender Registry; the Missing Persons Clearinghouse; the state's DNA Databank in cooperation with the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center. * Provides staff support to independently appointed commissions and councils, including the New York State Commission on Forensic Science, which monitors and accredits the state's forensic laboratories.

Provides an online resource to help victims of crime get civil legal information and services, related to their housing, employment, and safety.

Provides law enforcement services for Village of Cape Vincent residents.

* Provides neighborhood revitalization and improvement. * Offers a crime prevention project. Police and citizens work together against crime PAC-TAC. Volunteer and joint volunteer-police crime prevention activities.

Provides law enforcement services for the City of Albany. Offers services to and for the citizens and businesses of the City of Albany. Services include: child safety seat check/installation, safety presentations for community groups and businesses, Citizens Police Academy as well as recruitment.

Provides a prevention program that promotes low-risk choices for students and reflects the attitudes, behaviors, and values of healthy lifestyles. Peer Educators are trained to facilitate on-campus and off-campus presentations that deal with alcohol and other drugs, general wellness, violence prevention, and sexual health. Other services include street outreach, resource and information library, video library, pamphlets, brochures, and periodicals.

Works to eliminate housing discrimination, promote open communities, and ensure equal access to housing opportunities for all people.

Provides comprehensive support to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and violent crimes. Services include a 24/7 hotline, emergency safe house, individual and group counseling, advocacy, legal and medical accompaniment, crime victim's compensation claims assistance, case management, and referrals to supportive services.

Educating, empowering and advocating for long-term care residents. The Ombudsman Program is an effective advocate and resource for older adults and persons with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes. Advocates for residents by investigating and resolving complaints made by or on behalf of residents; promoting the development of resident and family councils; and informing government agencies, providers and the general public about issues and concerns impacting residents of long-term care facilities.

Provides law enforcement services for Town of Norfolk residents.

Provides an online resource to help victims of crime get civil legal information and services, related to their housing, employment, and safety.

Provides payment directly to medical care vendors/providers, health care professionals, hospitals/institutions for needed medical care.

Offers legal advocacy, short term counseling, accompaniment and advocacy, information and referrals, and assistance applying for crime victims compensation to primary and secondary victims of crime.

* Helps consumers through information, complaint mediation, and regulatory policy.

Provides a working partnership with local law enforcement, FBI, ICE, and numerous other community partners to identify, rescue, and restore victims of forced labor and sexual exploitation.

Provides intervention services for families experiencing problems with juvenile fire setting. Fire service caseworkers provide specialized fire prevention education and activities aimed at eliminating repeat behavior.

* Helps people in crisis, traumatic, or victim situations by giving them information and help: Information about where to find community resources like basic needs, housing, food and other resources Domestic Violence Specialist available Talks with people to help them feel better, counseling support Provides case management helps spread info and awareness about orders to stay safe and get legal support Helps with going to court, including transportation Information and Support for victims Helps community members apply for funds for help and with paying back items stolen or damaged Helps encourage community outreach and learning Helps victims access support from the Office of Victim Services

Provides assistance to families separated by war, internal conflict, or changing world conditions beyond their control.

Responsible for the enforcement of all laws within the county. Comprised of the Investigative Division, Drug Detachment, Juvenile Division, and Road Patrol Division.

Receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse and/or neglect of children under 18 years of age. Provides referrals and/or monitor services as needed and petitions Family Court on behalf of children in need of protection.

Provides law enforcement services for Village of Antwerp residents.

This toll-free hotline focused on vaccine-related fraud. New Yorkers who suspect fraud in the vaccine distribution process should call the hotline at 1-833-829-7226 or email the Department of Health at [email protected]. One example of fraud would be any offer of the vaccine in exchange for payment. Hotline staff will route complaints to the appropriate investigative agencies to ensure New Yorkers are not being taken advantage of.

Oversees Protective Services for Adults (PSA) and other adult services provided through the local departments of social services and local operations relative to Family-Type Homes for Adults (FTHA). Provides technical assistance to adult services staff of local districts; conducts informal case reviews; participates in audits; reviews consolidated services plans; conducts complaint investigations; and develops public education, training, and interagency initiatives.