Welfare Fraud Unit - ECDSS

43 Court Street 2nd Floor Buffalo, NY 14202 www.erie.gov
Fraud Hotline
716-858-1886

Fax
716-858-1729

Collections
716-858-1888

Primary Services
Welfare Fraud Reporting

Description
Receives and reviews questions and complaints regarding the fraudulent use of social services funds. Makes referral of cases to the District Attorney's office when appropriate. Arranges to take liens and assignment of proceeds as required. Also recovers funds from clients. May make referrals to TPHI for recoveries. Performs vital statistic clearances for agency. Arranges client burials as required.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Eligibility
Service Area: Erie County.

Intake Process
Call or write in.

Program Fees
Free.

Date of Official Change
Jul 24, 2020

Contacts
Contact Email (Primary)
FraudComplaint@erie.gov
Craig Provenzo
Director of Special Investigation
716-858-1773