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2026 - 2027 I PY27 NH Fuel Assistance Program (FAP) Procedures Manual 46 Fraud or Misinformation in Applications
In signing the FAP application, the applicant agrees to the following statement found under Release and Conditions on the application:
By signing this application, I acknowledge that I have read and understand all the terms and conditions outlined in the program requirements and agree to comply with all rules and regulations set forth by the program administrators. I confirm that all members of the household are listed along with all sources of income. I authorize the Fuel, Electric, and Weatherization Assistance Programs to contact any necessary third party to collect and verify household income and energy usage. I authorize the verification of all information provided and consent to the collection, storage, and processing of my personal data for the purpose of program evaluation and reporting.
I hereby attest under penalty of perjury that all information provided in this application for the program is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I knowingly give inaccurate or incomplete information pertaining to my eligibility for the program(s), I am breaking the law and can be prosecuted; conviction may result in imprisonment and/or fine. Furthermore, I may be subject to administrative penalties which may include denial of eligibility and/or repayment of the assistance I received.
Misrepresentation may occur during the application process because of misunderstandings or ignorance. Third party information to the CAA may also conflict with what the applicant has stated on the application.
A notification of potential fraud might come from a CAA employee, the NH DOE, or a member of the public. Regardless of the source, the FAP Director/Manager should immediately act when informed of potential fraud on an application, including any conflicts with:
• Third party information • Documentation provided • Verbal information provided by the applicant
Since a discrepancy may be the result of unintentional misinformation or misunderstandings, CAAs should follow the review processes outlined below when a discrepancy in the application has been identified. The CAA will hold funds in the amount of the benefit in question in reserve pending the outcome of the review process.