I, the undersigned, herby authorize and direct any agencies, offices, groups, organizations, businesses, or individuals to furnish information concerning myself and/or my household to the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority ("ASHA"), its duly authorized representative and/or its contracted agent for purposes of verifying my eligibility to receive benefits from ASHA.
Those that may be asked to release the information include, but are not limited to: background screening agencies, the U.S. Social Security Administration, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the United States Postal Service, medical professionals and facilities, current and previous employers, childcare providers, unemployment and employment agencies, banks and other financial institutions. social service and welfare agencies, support and alimony providers, retirement systems, informal support providers, credit providers and credit bureaus, court and law enforcement agencies, current and previous landlords, public housing agencies, utility companies, schools and colleges, and scholarship providers.
I, understand that, depending on program policies and requirements, verifications and inquiries that may be requested include but are not limited to: identity, employment, marital status, household composition, medical or health issues, income, assets, debts, credit history, criminal history and legal issues, rental history, school enrollment verification and/or transcripts, Federal benefits, State benefits and local benefits.
I, understand I have a right to review any information received in accordance with my release, and have a right to correct any information that I can prove is incorrect.
I acknowledge that a photocopy or facsimile copy of this authorization may be deemed the equivalent of the original and may be used as a duplicate original.
I understand that I may revoke this authorization in writing at any time, except to the extent that action has been taken in reliance on this authorization. If this authorization has not been revoked, it will terminate 15 months from this date signed.
I understand that if I, or any other adult household member, fail to sign this authorization, or revoke this authorization prior to completion of necessary verifications and inquiries, it may constitute grounds for denial or termination of assistance or tenancy, or both.