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Corrections Whether the incorrect subsidy determination is an overpayment or underpayment of subsidy, SARA must promptly correct the HAP, family share, and any utility reimbursement prospectively. Increases in the family share will be implemented only after the family has received 30 days notice. Any decreases in family share will become effective the first of the month following the discovery of the error. Reimbursement Whether the family or owner is required to reimburse SARA or SARA is required to make retroactive subsidy payments to the owner or family depends upon which party is responsible for the incorrect subsidy payment and whether the action taken was an error or program abuse. Policies regarding reimbursement are discussed in the three sections that follow. 14-II.B. FAMILY-CAUSED ERRORS AND PROGRAM ABUSE Family obligations and general administrative requirements for participating in the program are discussed throughout this plan. This section deals specifically with errors and program abuse by family members. An incorrect subsidy determination caused by a family generally would be the result of incorrect reporting of family composition, income, assets, or expenses, but also would include instances in which the family knowingly allows SARA to use incorrect information provided by a third party. Family Reimbursement to PHA [HCV GB pp. 22-12 to 22-13] In the case offamily-caused errors or program abuse, the family will be required to repay any excess subsidy received. SARA may, but is not required to, offer the family a repayment agreement in accordance with Chapter 16. If the family fails to repay the excess subsidy, SARA will terminate the family's assistance in accordance with the policies in Chapter 12. SAHA Reimbursement to Family [HCV GB p. 22-12] SARA will not reimburse the family for any underpayment of assistance when the underpayment clearly is caused by the family. Prohibited Actions An applicant or participant in the HCV program must not knowingly: • Make a false statement to SARA [Title 18 U.S.C. Section 1001]. Commit fraud, bribery, or any other corrupt or criminal act in connection with any federal housing program [24 CFR 982.552(c)(iv)]. Any of the following will be considered evidence of family program abuse: Payment to the owner in excess of amounts authorized by SARA for rent, security deposit, and additional services Offering bribes or illegal gratuities to SAHA Board of Commissioners, employees, contractors, or other SARA representatives ~~02~12 Page 14-5