Definition of an Intentional Program Violation (IPV)

An Intentional Program Violation (IPV) is any action by an individual for the purpose of establishing or maintaining eligibility or for increasing, or preventing a reduction in, the amount of the grant by intentionally: (A) making a false or misleading statement or misrepresentation, either orally or in writing, concealing or withholding of facts from the Department; or (B) taking any other act intended to mislead, misrepresent, conceal or withhold facts or to propound a falsity.