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<br />For each investigation SAHA will determine (1) whether an error or program abuse has <br />occurred, (2) whether any amount of money is owed the PHA, and (3) what corrective <br />measures or penalties will be assessed. <br />Consideration of Remedies <br />All errors and instances of program abuse must be corrected prospectively. Whether the PHA <br />will enforce other corrective actions and penalties depends upon the nature of the error or <br />program abuse. <br />SAHA Policy <br /> <br />In the case of family-caused errors or program abuse, SAHA will take into consideration <br />(1) the seriousness of the offense and the extent of participation or culpability of <br />individual family members, (2) any special circumstances surrounding the case, (3) any <br />mitigating circumstances related to the disability of a family member, (4) the effects of a <br />particular remedy on family members who were not involved in the offense. <br />In the case of owner-caused errors or program abuse, SAHA will take into consideration <br />(1) the seriousness of the offense, (2) the length of time since the violation has occurred, <br />and (3) the effects of a particular remedy on family members who were not involved in <br />the offense. <br />Notice and Appeals <br />SAHA Policy <br />rt program <br />abuse, SAHA will propose termination. See Chapter 16. <br /> <br />PART II: CORRECTIVE MEASURES AND PENALTIES <br />14-II.A. SUBSIDY UNDER- OR OVERPAYMENTS <br /> <br />A subsidy under- or overpayment includes (1) an incorrect housing assistance payment to the <br />owner, (2) an incorrect family share established for the family, and (3) an incorrect utility <br /> <br />reimbursement to a family. <br />Corrections <br />Whether the incorrect subsidy determination is an overpayment or underpayment of subsidy, the <br />PHA must promptly correct the HAP, family share, and any utility reimbursement prospectively. <br />SAHA Policy <br /> <br />Increases in the family share will be implemented only after the family has received 30 <br />days notice. <br />Any decreases in family share will become effective the first of the month following the <br />discovery of the error. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 14-4 <br />04/01/14 <br /> <br />