SECTION 330:50-35-4. Debts due to fraud/non-reporting of information

(a)   HUD's definition of program fraud and abuse is a single act or pattern of actions that Constitutes false statement, omission, or concealment of a substantive fact, made with intent to deceive or mislead, and that results in payment of Section 8 program funds in violation of Section 8 program requirements.

(b)   Families who owe money to OHFA due to the family's failure to report increases in income will be required to repay in accordance with the repayment procedures for program fraud, as follows:

(1)   Families who owe money to OHFA due to program fraud will be required to repay it in accordance with the repayment procedures for program fraud, below.

(2)   If a family owes an amount which equals or exceeds $ 5,000.00 as a result of program fraud, the case will be referred to the Inspector General. Where appropriate, OHFA will refer the case for criminal prosecution.

(c)   Families who commit program fraud or untimely reporting of increases in income will be subject to the following procedures:

(1)   The maximum time period for a Repayment Agreement will be 24 months.

(2)   The family may be required to pre-pay up to the full amount owed prior to or upon execution of the Repayment Agreement.

(3)   The minimum monthly payment will be 25 dollars.

(4)   The amount of the monthly payment will be determined in accordance with the family's current income.

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 2905, eff 7-12-99]