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Provides temporary benefits and services to income eligible individuals and families with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient. Services include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance (for single individuals or childless couples), employment and food stamp benefits. Child care subsidies are available to low income families to enable them to afford child care and continue to work. May use a registered or informal provider or a relative.

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Welfare Fraud Reporting
At Risk / Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
TANF
Burial / Cremation Expense Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Food Stamps / SNAP
EBT Card Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Accepts and investigates consumer fraud reports including reports about charities and nonprofits. Also the state counsel and Medicaid fraud unit. Provides assistance to victims of crimes that happened within New York State.

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General Crime Victim Assistance
Welfare Fraud Reporting
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
General Consumer Complaints
Crime Victim Compensation
State Attorneys General
Government Consumer Protection Agencies
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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WIC Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
Medicaid Fraud Reporting
Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
Provides a hotline available for fraud reporting, for consumers, insurance, Medicaid, landlord/tenant issues, etc. Also offers a "Tenants Rights Guide" with information about leases, safety, repairs, and rights available to both tenants and landlords.

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Consumer Fraud Reporting
Welfare Fraud Reporting
Tenant Rights Information / Counseling
State Attorneys General
Insurance Fraud Reporting
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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WIC Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
Medicaid Fraud Reporting
Provides information for people with questions about HEAP, Food stamps (SNAP), Temporary Assistance, denied benefits, and other benefits-related issues.

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Food Stamps / SNAP
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Diapers
Welfare Fraud Reporting
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
* Reporting of Medicaid fraud, TANF fraud and Food Stamps fraud.

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Medicaid Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
Provides temporary benefits and services to income eligible individuals and families with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient. Services include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance (for single individuals or childless couples), and food stamp benefits. Child care subsidies are available to low income families to enable them to afford child care and continue to work. May use a registered or informal provider or a relative.

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TANF
At Risk / Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Welfare Fraud Reporting
Burial / Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Food Stamps / SNAP
EBT Card Services
Provides temporary benefits and services to income eligible individuals and families with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient. Services include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance (for single individuals or childless couples), employment and food stamp benefits. Child care subsidies are available to low income families to enable them to afford child care and continue to work. May use a registered or informal provider or a relative.

Categories

Welfare Fraud Reporting
At Risk / Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
TANF
Burial / Cremation Expense Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Food Stamps / SNAP
EBT Card Services
Rent Payment Assistance
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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Medicaid Fraud Reporting
Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
WIC Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
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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Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
WIC Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
Medicaid Fraud Reporting
* Reporting of Medicaid fraud, TANF fraud and Food Stamps fraud.

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Medicaid Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
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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Medicaid Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
WIC Fraud Reporting
Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
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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Medicaid Fraud Reporting
Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
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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Medicaid Fraud Reporting
In Home Supportive Services Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
WIC Fraud Reporting
* Investigates compliance and fraud issues in public assistance programs, SNAP, medical assistance and child day care programs. * Refers cases for administrative hearings and criminal prosecutions as needed.

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Medicaid Fraud Reporting
General Relief Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
2024/2025 CODE BLUE shelter info- individuals seeking housing after hours and weekends can go to the code blue shelter at 300 North Tioga Street if the temperature is below 32 degrees.Conducts emergency assessments for homeless individuals and families.Domestic Violence ServicesAssistance to persons with emergency need for housing and/or food or are victims of domestic violence. Determines eligibility and refers those eligible to appropriate services. administers Housing First, helping homeless families and individuals obtain housing that otherwise might be unaffordable.(see Social Services Department, T.C., Housing First/STEPH for details) one-time furniture vouchers. If furniture is destroyed by fire, flood, etc, additional voucher can be obtained if individual applies and is determined income-eligible for DSS services. ESG- Emergency Solutions Grant: See separate program record

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Extreme Weather Shelters
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Welfare Fraud Reporting
Emergency Shelter Clearinghouses
Provides assistance to needy families with children and single adults meeting criteria.

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General Relief Applications
TANF Fraud Reporting
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
TANF Applications
Homeless Motel Vouchers
TANF Appeals/Complaints
General Relief Appeals/Complaints
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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Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
Medicaid Fraud Reporting
WIC Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
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.

Categories

Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
Medicaid Fraud Reporting
WIC Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
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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Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
Medicaid Fraud Reporting
Child Care Expense Assistance Appeals/Complaints
TANF Fraud Reporting
WIC Fraud Reporting
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.

Categories

Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
Medicaid Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
WIC Fraud Reporting
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.

Categories

WIC Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
Medicaid Fraud Reporting
Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
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, WIC, or Section 8.
Assists with uncovering, prosecuting, and deterring welfare fraud.

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Mortgage Fraud Reporting
Medicaid Fraud Reporting
In Home Supportive Services Fraud Reporting
TANF Fraud Reporting
Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
WIC Fraud Reporting
General Relief Fraud Reporting