Ulster County Continues To Be Vigilant In Its Efforts To Stop Welfare Fraud 

Kingston, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Mike Hein announces that an arrest was made under the County’s “Zero Tolerance” Anti-Fraud, Waste and Abuse Program.  

“Preventing Welfare fraud prior to the perpetrator actually receiving the unwarranted benefits is extremely important and I commend our Department of Social Services Special Investigative Unit (SIU) and the Offices of Ulster County District Attorney Holley Carnright and Ulster County Sheriff Paul Van Blarcum for their vigilance in enforcing our `Zero Tolerance´ Program,” said County Executive Mike Hein.  “Ulster County citizens can assist in this effort by reporting any suspicions of fraud or abuse to the SIU hotline number at 1-855-SIU-Tips.”

Ayesha Green of Kingston, New York, was arrested on January 2, 2018, by Ulster County Sheriff's Department and charged with the felonies of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree (4 counts) and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree.  Additionally, Ms. Green was charged with the misdemeanor of Attempted Welfare Fraud in the Fifth Degree.  An investigation by the Ulster County Department of Social Services Special Investigation Unit, in conjunction with the office of the Ulster County District Attorney determined that Ms. Green submitted various applications and forms to the Department of Social Services that contained false information and forged signatures in an attempt to obtain public assistance.  Ms. Green was processed and released to reappear in Ulster Town Court at a future date.  

All reports of suspected fraud will be investigated.  To contact Ulster County’s dedicated Welfare anti-fraud and abuse hotline, please call 1-855-SIU-TIPS or 1-855-748-8477.