Fraud Investigation Unit | Rensselaer County Department of Social Services (DSS)
547 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
Eligibility
Individuals wishing to report suspected welfare fraud
Required documents
None
(518) 833-6000
Voice
Application process
Call or go online to report
Fees
None
Service area
Rensselaer, NY
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.
Providing organization
Rensselaer County Department of Social Services (DSS)