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:

1. (A) making a false or misleading statement or misrepresentation, either orally or in writing, concealing or withholding of facts from the Department; or
2. (B) taking any other act intended to mislead, misrepresent, conceal or withhold facts or to propound a falsity.