The Secretary shall establish procedures to prevent recipients from receiving any duplication of benefits and report annually to the Committees on Appropriations with regard to all steps taken to prevent fraud and abuse of funds made available under this heading including duplication of benefits.

Terms Used In 42 USC 5313a

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Secretary: means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. See 42 USC 5302