Government watchdog dedicated to improving Pennsylvania state government by promoting ethics, integrity, and accountability.

Harrisburg, PA
Joined October 2019
Our work makes Pennsylvania work for you. OSIG ensures the ethics, accountability, and integrity of state government, keeping your tax dollars safe from fraud, waste, and abuse.
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Your benefits are worth protecting. Use these tips to keep your SNAP funds safe. 👛 Keep your EBT card in a safe place. 🤐 Do not share your PIN. 🛒 Check the card reader before you swipe to pay.
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🔒 Lock your card. 📆Change your PIN monthly.
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Grants require Integrity. Get ahead-sign up for GIT. This free training helps grantees understand their responsibility when managing grant money. In-person and virtual training is available! 📝Sign up today: bit.ly/GranteeTraining
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The online client portal is the fastest and easiest way to make a payment to the Office of State Inspector General. To get started visit clientportal.osig.pa.gov If you need assistance making a payment please call 1-800-932-0935.
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🚨SCAM ALERT! @PAHumanServices (PA DHS) will never call or text you asking for personal information about your benefits. Please report any texts or calls about PA DHS benefits that seem suspicious by calling the PA DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477).
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Keep fraud and waste out of state government. Report it to OSIG for investigation. 🔗 OSIG.pa. gov ☎️ 1-855-FRAUD-PA
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On World Food Day it’s important to remember programs like SNAP exist to help people eat. Our office works to protect SNAP from fraud and theft, making sure our neighbors have food for their families and do not go hungry. #WorldFoodDay
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ConnectEBT is the best + safest way to manage your benefits! Download the app from the apple store, google play, or visit ConnectEBT.com to get started.
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Public benefits programs are your tax dollars at work. Protect them by reporting suspected fraud to OSIG. ☎️ 1-800-932-0582 🔗 OSIG.pa.gov
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Thank you to @PABankingDept for inviting General Henry to speak at your staff meeting. It’s always great to share more about our mission of maintaining good government with fellow Commonwealth agencies.
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OSIG offices are closed today but, you can always visit us online at OSIG.pa.gov.
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We stand with the Philadelphia police officers who were shot responding to a call early this morning. Their families, friends, and brothers and sisters in blue have our full support.
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Skimmers have been found across the Commonwealth. Check before you swipe to protect your benefits. Signs of a skimmer can be - ⚠️ The card reader looks different in some way. ⚠️ Tape or glue is found on the card reader. ⚠️ Security stickers are broken or missing. Learn more: OSIG.pa.gov/skimming
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🚨SCAM ALERT! @PAHumanServices (PA DHS) will never text you asking for personal information about your benefits. Please report any texts or calls about PA DHS benefits that seem suspicious by calling the PA DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477).
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Thank you to the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center for inviting General Henry and Chief of Staff Walsh to address your members at the recent regional roundtable meeting. The two shared more about the threat of EBT skimming and how our office is taking a proactive approach to protecting public benefits from theft.
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🍂 The seasons change, but one thing stays the same – our commitment to protecting Pennsylvania from fraud, waste, and abuse. Season after season OSIG is ensuring the ethics, integrity, and accountability of our state government. 🍂
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Had your EBT card skimmed? Benefits stolen? We want to know! Report benefits theft and skimming to OSIG. ☎️ 1-800-932-0582
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In seconds, your benefits could be gone. Always check for a skimmer before you swipe your EBT card. Signs of a skimmer can be: ⚠️The card reader looks different in some way. ⚠️Tape or glue is found on the card reader. ⚠️Security stickers are broken or missing. Learn more: osig.pa.gov/skimming
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🚨 SCAM ALERT FOR EBT USERS! 🚨 If you receive a call or text asking to share your EBT information - it is a SCAM! Hang Up. Do not reply. @PAHumanServices never call or text and ask for your personal information. Report calls and texts like this to the PA DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477). Scam calls and texts are on the rise. Hang up. Do not reply. Protect your benefits.
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