February 1, 2017
| Albany, NY
The mission of the New York State Office of the Welfare Inspector General (OWIG) is to investigate fraud, abuse, and illegal acts perpetrated within the department of social services or local social services districts, or by contractors or recipients of public assistance services, which involve services programs administered and funded by New York State, the federal government, and each local social services district. The 2016 OWIG Annual Report shows the successful execution of OWIG’s mission and highlights its training and outreach efforts throughout New York State.