Nassau Social Services Fraud Unit Improves Performance

Commentary by: Larry Benson

Today’s “Fraud of the Day” is based on an article entitled, “Nassau Social Services’ Fraud Unit Praised” by Robert Brodsky, published by Newsday, December 21, 2011.

After years of poor performance, the investigations office of Nassau’s Department of Social Services has shown major improvements in detecting fraud, according to an audit by County Comptroller George Maragos.

The report found the office has turned the corner since the comptroller’s 2004 audit, which found the investigations unit understaffed, lacking in supervision and training, and short on criminal referrals.