Housing Voucher Programs - Policy and Procedures Manual

Chapter XXIX Sections

1. Definition
2. Confidentiality
3. Authorization
4. Notification
5. Scope of Investigations
6. Consequences
7. Due Process
8. Fraud Reporting Requirements
9. Applicable Forms Listing

Chapter XXIX: Fraud

Section F: Consequences

Those who commit program abuses and/or fraud in connection with a federally-subsidized housing program are subject to a variety of penalties, including possible prosecution by state or federal authorities. Consequences specific to Program participants’ roles are noted as follows (in addition to possible state or federal prosecution):

• State Employees – will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination;
• Contracted Housing Agents – will be subject to contractual enforcement activity up to and including termination of their Contract with MSHDA;
• Landlords/Owners – will be subject to repayment of Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) for breach of the HAP Contract, termination of their HAP Contract, and denial of future participation in the Program;
• Tenants – will be subject to repayment of HAP or Utility Assistance Payments (UAP), termination of their HCV Assistance, and denial of future participation in the Program.