Two lock settings to protect your benefits everywhere. ⚪Lock my card everywhere, blocks all in store + online purchases. ⚪Lock my card outside of PA, blocks purchases made out of state. EBT Card Lock feature is available on the ConnectEBT app or at connectebt.com.

November is #LongTermCare Awareness Month. Our investigations protect the integrity of long-term care programs Pennsylvania seniors depend on. Thank you to all the providers who give our seniors the support and care they need. 👩‍⚕️🩵

❄️Winter is almost here ❄️For those who need help heating their homes, help is available! Contact your utility company for options or search “utility assistance” on puc.pa.gov.

We are protecting your tax dollars. 💰 💵 OSIG works with contractors to make sure Commonwealth grants are spent in the right way and your tax dollars are protected from waste.

🚨SCAM ALERT! PA Department of Human Services (DHS) will never call or text you asking for personal information about your benefits. Please report any texts or calls about DHS benefits that seem suspicious by calling the DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477).

We are thrilled to congratulate First Deputy State Inspector General, Clarke Madden who was honored by Widener University Commonwealth Law School with its Award for Excellence in Public Service. OSIG is so fortunate to have him on our leadership team.

Holiday shopping is prime time for scams. Keep these tips in mind if you’re shopping online this season. 💻Shop only on trusted sites. Look for “http://” and a padlock in the URL. 🛍️ Deal too good to be true? It probably is. Flash sales and “limited offers” can be signs of a

Our offices are closed today and tomorrow for the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Keep fraud and waste out of state government. Report it to OSIG for investigation. 🔗 OSIG.pa.gov ☎️1-855-FRAUD-PA

Criminals are after your benefits. Here are three ways to protect your SNAP. 👀Check for a skimmer. Before you swipe – pull at the edges of the card reader. Look for broken or missing security stickers. 🔒Lock your card! Get into the habit of locking your card after every use

Better tips mean better investigations. 📝🔍 Keep the Five Ws in mind when reporting state government misconduct. ☎️1-855-FRAUD-PA 🔗OSIG.pa.gov

Check before you swipe. Protect your benefits. #Skimming devices are designed to deceive customers, but there are ways to identify a fraudulent device: 🔍 Observe the size. Skimming devices are often larger than legitimate card readers. ↔️ Pull at the edges of the point-of-sale

Pennsylvania’s state government and programs are protected by OSIG. Our mission of ethics, accountability, and integrity creates a better Commonwealth for all.

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.

Need help heating your home this winter? The Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open. Apply for home heating assistance at DHS.pa.gov/LIHEAP

🚨#SCAMALERT! PA Department of Human Services (DHS) will never call or text you asking for personal information about your benefits. Please report any texts or calls about DHS benefits that seem suspicious by calling the DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477).

Spreading holiday cheer across the Commonwealth! The Holiday Wish program supports families who utilize DHS programs, the very programs OSIG works to protect. Thank you to the Pennsylvania National Guard for delivering the gifts and making the season bright for Pennsylvania families.

As winter makes its way across the Commonwealth, we remain consistent in our commitment to safeguarding tax dollars. Protecting state government is as steady as snowfall. ❄️