FRAUD INVESTIGATION UNIT | RENSSELAER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

547 River Street, Troy, NY 12180

Eligibility

Individuals wishing to report suspected welfare fraud

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

(518) 266-7942

Voice

(518) 833-6000

Voice

(518) 266-7800

Voice

https://www.rensco.com/360/Fraud-Investigation

Application process

Call or go online to report

Fees

None

Service area

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

Providing organization

RENSSELAER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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