ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN - San Antonio Housing Authority

PHA PolicyAny of the following will be considered evidence of owner program abuse:Charging the family rent above or below the amount specified by the PHACharging a security deposit other than that specified in the family’s leaseCharging the family for services that are provided to unassisted tenants at no extrachargeKnowingly accepting housing assistance payments for any month(s) after thefamily has vacated the unitKnowingly accepting incorrect or excess housing assistance paymentsOffering bribes or illegal gratuities to the PHA Board of Commissioners,employees, contractors, or other PHA representativesOffering payments or other incentives to an HCV family as an inducement for thefamily to make false or misleading statements to the PHAResiding in the unit with an assisted familySubleasing of space in the assisted unit.Not allowing the participant full and unprohibited access and use of areas assistedunder the HAP contract.Remedies and PenaltiesWhen the PHA determines that the owner has committed program abuse, the PHA may take anyof the following actions: Require the owner to repay excess housing assistance payments, as discussed earlier in thissection and in accordance with the policies in Chapter 16. Terminate the HAP contract (See Chapter 13). Bar the owner from future participation in any PHA programs. Refer the case to state or federal officials for criminal prosecution as described in section 14-II.E.14-II.D. PHA-CAUSED ERRORS OR PROGRAM ABUSEThe responsibilities and expectations of PHA staff with respect to normal programadministration are discussed throughout this plan. This section specifically addresses actions of aPHA staff member that are considered errors or program abuse related to the HCV program.Additional standards of conduct may be provided in the PHA personnel policy.PHA-caused incorrect subsidy determinations include (1) failing to correctly apply HCV rulesregarding family composition, income, assets, and expenses, (2) assigning the incorrect vouchersize to a family, and (3) errors in calculation.© Copyright 2008 Nan McKay & Associates, Inc. Revised/Approved 04/08/10 (Eff: 07/01/10)Unlimited copies may be made for internal use.Page 14-9