Fraud -- It Affects Us All
Fraud consists of any deceptive practices including, but not limited to embezzlement, false billing, or false representation.
Examples of fraud include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
- Falsely reporting income.
- Intentionally omitting sources of income.
- Having unauthorized members of household residing in assisted unit.
- Collecting side payments from voucher holders.
What is Fraud?
Fraud consists of any deceptive practices including, but not limited to embezzlement, false billing, or false representation.
Examples of fraud include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
- Falsely reporting income.(Refer to link below for further information.)
- Intentionally omitting sources of income.
- Having unauthorized members of household residing in assisted unit.
- Collecting side payments from voucher holders.
- Importance of Providing Accurate Income Information
This brochure provides information about the use of the Electronic Income Verification (EIV) System. This system cross references your reported income and actual income. Falsely reported or misrepresented income will jeopardize your voucher and may ultimately result in the loss of your housing subsidy.
Reporting Your Income Accurately
Not only is it your obligation to accurately report all sources and amounts of your income, it is unlawful if you don't. Falsely reported or misrepresented income will jeopardize your Voucher and may ultimately result in the loss of your housing subsidy.
This brochure provides information about the use of the Electronic Income Verification (EIV) System. This system cross references your reported income and actual income.
Reporting Fraud
It is important to know that all CVR New York employees are required to report violations of the law as it relates to the Housing Choice Voucher Program. It is also important to know that all persons participating (either as a Voucher Holder or Property Owner) in the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) are obligated to report fraudulent activity.
The process to report suspected fraud and the information that should be included in any such report are outlined below.
Submit your report to CVR New York at the address below.
CVR New York
Attention: Fraud Department
112 East Post Road
Suite 102
White Plains, New York 10601
Attention: Fraud Department
112 East Post Road
Suite 102
White Plains, New York 10601
Information to include in your report.
- Who was involved?
Names, Addresses, phone numbers (if available). - What happened?
Summary of events, additional sources of evidence. - When did it happen?
Date, time, frequency of occurrences(s). - Where did it happen?
Location, street address, apartment/unit number, city, state, etc. - Why was it done?
Any known motive to commit the alleged act. - How did it happen?
Describe any scheme used to commit the alleged act of fraud (if applicable).
