FRAUD INVESTIGATION UNIT | SCHENECTADY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

797 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305

Eligibility

Individuals wishing to report suspected welfare fraud

Hours

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

(518) 388-4644

Fax

(518) 388-4489

Voice

(518) 388-4400

Voice

https://www.schenectadycountyny.gov/dss/fraud

Application process

Call or go online to report

Fees

None

Service area

Schenectady County, New York

Description

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.

Data provided by

211 North East New York

What's Here

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

Providing organization

SCHENECTADY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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