The Benefit Recovery unit is responsible for the investigation of suspected SANP/TANF fraud as well as the collection of public assistance payments issued in error.
Fraud reports can be sent to Jefferson_reportfraud@jfs.ohio.gov or called into 740-282-0961. When making a report of suspected fraud, please be as detailed as possible with names, addresses, phone numbers and dates. If you report suspected fraud you DO NOT have to give your name. If you do give your name it WILL NOT be revealed as the source of information to the person under investigation.