Investigates welfare fraud in Washington state which includes TANF, SNAP, Electronic Benefits Transfer cards, and Child Care assistance. Investigations focus on welfare eligibility issues, and vendor fraud. Investigators coordinate with staff at community services offices statewide, county prosecutors, and with local, state, federal, and international law enforcement agencies when necessary. Welfare Fraud is fraud against the programs of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), including unlawful practices in obtaining cash assistance, medical assistance, and/or food assistance. It is the intentional misstatement or failure to reveal information affecting eligibility resulting in an overpayment.