Jefferson County Fraud Investigation Unit

(Program)

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.

Eligibility: Individuals wishing to report suspected welfare fraud

Application Process: Call or go online to report

Required Documentation: None

Fees: None

Jefferson County

Map and Directions

Jefferson County Department of Social Services
(Agency)

250 Arsenal Street
Watertown NY 13601

Website: co.jefferson.ny.us/ SocialServices

Hours: Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM July - August: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Disabled: Fully Accessible