FRAUD INVESTIGATION UNIT | COLUMBIA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
25 Railroad Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534
Eligibility
Individuals wishing to report suspected welfare fraud
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
(518) 828-8477
Voice·
Other | Columbia County Sheriff's Department
(877) 873-7283
Voice
(518) 828-9411
Voice
Application process
Call or go online to report
Fees
None
Service area
Columbia 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
03/25/2025
Providing organization
COLUMBIA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Provide various programs and services to Columbia County residents, including Temporary Assistance, SNAP, HEAP, Child Care subsidy, Child Support Enforcement, Medicaid for long term care, and Adult Protective services.