The Special Investigations Unit, consisting of Investigators and Enforcement Officers with the District Attorney’s Office, is responsible for investigating fraud committed against the Health and Human Services Agency. These investigations could include: Food Stamp Benefits, Cash Aid, Homeless Assistance, Child Care, Transportation, Emergency Aid, In Home Support Services and Early Fraud.
When criminal conduct is discovered, the SIU immediately begins the restitution process. A request for prosecution is then submitted to the District Attorney’s Office.
Would you like to report Welfare Fraud?
You have three options for reporting: 1) Contact the Yolo County Special Investigations Unit at 530-661-2654; 2)Call the Welfare Fraud Hotline at 800-344-8477; 3)Complete the online Welfare Fraud Reporting Form. Yolo County Employment and Social Services Website
What Welfare Fraud information should be in the report? 1) Provide the full name and approximate age of the person suspected of fraud. 2) Include the same information of all persons living in the home. Especially dependents. 3) Provide the complete address and city where the person suspected of fraud lives. 4)Provide the time when the person suspected of fraud is typically at the residence.
Additional Information Needed: 1) Is employment income not reported or misrepresented? 2) Is a false name or fraudulent identification being used to receive assistance? 3) Is a public employee assisting the person suspected of fraud? 4)Is a private business assisting the person suspected of fraud? 5)Is a false name or fraudulent identification being used to receive assistance? 6)Is a public employee assisting the person suspected of fraud? 7)Is a private business assisting the person suspected of fraud?
