2013 CMHA HCVP Admin Plan - Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing ...

Program Fraud
Families, owners or other interested parties who owe money to the PHA due to program fraud
will be required to repay in accordance with the guidelines in the Payment Agreement section of
this chapter.
If a family, owner or other interested party owes an amount as a result of program fraud, the case
may be referred to the Inspector General. Where appropriate, the PHA may refer the case for
criminal prosecution.
E. GUIDELINES FOR REPAYMENT AGREEMENTS [24 CFR 792.103]
Repayment agreements will be executed between the PHA and the family head of household
and/or spouse. Repayment agreements are offered at the discretion of the PHA.
The repayment agreement must be executed by a Manager or his/her designee.
Payments may only be made by money order or check.
The agreement will be in default when a payment is not made by the due date.
The family may be proposed for termination unless the PHA receives the late payment within 10
business days of the termination notice.
Monthly payments may be decreased in cases of family hardship and if requested with
reasonable notice from the family, verification of the hardship, and the approval of a Manager or
his/her designee.
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Approved by CMHA Board of Commissioners
October 3, 2012
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