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
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call or go online to report
Fees
None
Service area
Albany 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, or Section 8.
Last assured
11/09/2023
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.