FRAUD INVESTIGATION UNIT | WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

383 Broadway, Municipal Center Building B, Fort Edward, NY 12828

Eligibility

Individuals wishing to report suspected welfare fraud

Hours

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

(518) 746-2388

Voice

(866) 843-8759

Voice

Website

https://www.washingtoncountyny.gov/517/Social-Services

Languages

Language Line available

Application process

Call or go online to report

Fees

None

Service area

Washington 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

05/28/2025

What's Here

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

Providing organization

WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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