Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 2
16th Floor Albany, NY 12223
ig.ny.gov/
Toll-Free Hot Line
800-367-4448
Main Phone
518-474-1010
Fax
518-486-3745
Primary Services
Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices, State Auditor Offices, Welfare Fraud Reporting, Workers Compensation Fraud Reporting
Description
The Offices of the Inspector General are comprised of three offices:
The Office of the Inspector General is responsible for receiving and investigating complaints concerning allegations of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest or abuse in any entity under the Inspector General's jurisdiction. This jurisdiction includes state-funded infrastructure investments and projects.
The Office of the Welfare Inspector General is responsible for conducting investigations of fraud, abuse or illegal acts perpetrated within local social services districts and by beneficiaries of public assistance services. Additionally, the Welfare Inspector General is charged with recommending policies relating to the prevention and detection of fraud and abuse, and to monitor the implementation of those recommendations.
The Office of the Workers' Compensation Fraud Inspector General is responsible for investigating violations of the laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the workers' compensation system. Also provides investigatory oversight of the State's Paid Family Leave program.
The Offices conduct a multi-faceted outreach program which includes trainings and presentations to educate state agencies, insurers, administrative law judges, welfare investigators, social services departments, large retail stores, and other professional organizations about the role of the Inspector General, along with ethical standards, state employees' responsibility to report fraud, corruption, criminal activity and abuse, and the prevention of workers' compensation and welfare fraud.
The Office of the Inspector General is responsible for receiving and investigating complaints concerning allegations of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest or abuse in any entity under the Inspector General's jurisdiction. This jurisdiction includes state-funded infrastructure investments and projects.
The Office of the Welfare Inspector General is responsible for conducting investigations of fraud, abuse or illegal acts perpetrated within local social services districts and by beneficiaries of public assistance services. Additionally, the Welfare Inspector General is charged with recommending policies relating to the prevention and detection of fraud and abuse, and to monitor the implementation of those recommendations.
The Office of the Workers' Compensation Fraud Inspector General is responsible for investigating violations of the laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the workers' compensation system. Also provides investigatory oversight of the State's Paid Family Leave program.
The Offices conduct a multi-faceted outreach program which includes trainings and presentations to educate state agencies, insurers, administrative law judges, welfare investigators, social services departments, large retail stores, and other professional organizations about the role of the Inspector General, along with ethical standards, state employees' responsibility to report fraud, corruption, criminal activity and abuse, and the prevention of workers' compensation and welfare fraud.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Eligibility
Anyone can submit tips related to New York State government programs or regarding fraud, corruption, criminal activity, conflicts, or abuse in New York state government.
Service Area: New York State.
Service Area: New York State.
Intake Process
To file a complaint, fill out an online complaint form found here: https://ig.ny.gov/inspector-general-complaints, call the hotline, or mail a complaint to:
New York State Offices of the Inspector General
Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 2, 16th Floor
Albany, New York 12223
New York State Offices of the Inspector General
Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 2, 16th Floor
Albany, New York 12223
Program Fees
Free.
Date of Official Change
Jan 08, 2026