New York State Offices of the Inspector General

Committed to promoting and enhancing public confidence in New York State government.

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Inspector General

Responsible for ensuring State officials and employees meet the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and accountability.

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Welfare Inspector General

Responsible for protecting the integrity of social service programs and combating benefit fraud throughout the State of New York.

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Workers' Compensation Fraud Inspector General

Responsible for investigating violations of the laws and regulations pertaining to the workers' compensation system.

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New York State Inspector General

Letizia Tagliafierro

Biography

"The Inspector General's Offices are entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that State government, its employees and those who work with the State meet their highest standards of honesty, accountability and efficiency."

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Newsworthy Events Headlines

Statement From Inspector General Letizia Tagliafierro Regarding...

June 25, 2019

“Based on the preliminary findings of our office’s ongoing investigation into a recent complaint filed against Mr. Freeman, I appreciate the swift action taken by...

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Addiction Treatment Center Program Director Stole Food Stamps...

June 20, 2019

New York State Inspector General Letizia Tagliafierro and Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly today announced the arrest of a Troy residential substance abuse...

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State DMV Supervisor Pleads Guilty To Wrongfully Providing...

May 31, 2019

New York State Inspector General Letizia Tagliafierro and Staten Island District Attorney Michael E. McMahon today announced the felony guilty plea and resignation of a...

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Buffalo Hospital Worker Feigned Poverty In Food Stamp Fraud...

May 30, 2019

New York State Acting Welfare Inspector General Catherine Leahy Scott today announced the arrest of a Buffalo resident on charges she defrauded New York’s food...

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State Prison Employee Stole Child-Care Charity’s Funding To Pay...

May 21, 2019

New York State Inspector General Letizia Tagliafierro today announced the arrest of a State prison system employee on charges she stole more than $5,000 in...

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Welfare Cheat Feigned Poverty In Upstate New York While Living...

May 13, 2019

New York State Acting Welfare Inspector General Catherine Leahy Scott today announced the arrest of a New Jersey woman living an upscale lifestyle on charges...

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