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FRAUD INVESTIGATION UNIT | OSWEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

100 Spring Street, Mexico, NY 13114

Eligibility

Individuals wishing to report suspected welfare fraud

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Application process

Call 315-963-5281 or go online to report or email [email protected]

Fees

None

Service area

Oswego County, New York
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.

Last assured

04/20/2026

Providing organization

OSWEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Provide various programs and services to Oswego County residents, including Child and Adult Services, Child Support Enforcement, Public Health Insurance, SNAP, HEAP and Temporary Assistance.