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5. The subrecipient must contact DEO and keep staff informed of the progress of the investigation, the disposition, and if any funds will be returned. I. Future Eligibility – Minimum 1. At a minimum, any applicant and/or client who commits fraud is ineligible to apply for LIHEAP services for a period of 2 years after the discovery of the fraudulent actions. This restriction applies to anyone living in the household at the time the fraud was committed and requests services for the same household. 2. A subrecipient may have additional requirements and should have a policy on the detection, handling and dissolution of fraud.