FRAUD INVESTIGATION UNIT | ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

162 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210

Eligibility

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

Hours

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

(518) 447-7380

Voice

https://www.albanycounty.com/departments/social-services

[email protected]

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call or go online to report

Fees

None

Service area

Albany 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

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

Providing organization

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.