The Program Integrity Unit aids the Union County Department of Social Services in maintaining integrity and accountability in the administration of Social Service Programs. We also assist with the detection and prevention of suspected fraud or abuse in these programs, as well as the following; investigation of suspected over issuance in public assistance programs, establishing claims, recovery of overpayments through administrative procedures and criminal prosecution. 

If you would like to report suspected welfare fraud or abuse of public assistance programs in Union County, please call our agency at 704-296-4300 and ask to speak to a Program Integrity Investigator. All reports are processed in a confidential manner, and you may remain anonymous.