What action must be taken if welfare income is being received due to fraud?

The correct course of action when welfare income is received due to fraud is to count only the amount being received. This aligns with the principle that the current financial situation must be accurately reported. Even in cases where welfare income stems from fraudulent activity, the amount that is actually received should be considered in the tenant's income for the purposes of determining eligibility and rent calculations. It ensures that the reporting reflects the real resources available to the household at that moment, allowing for accurate assessment under the guidelines governing multifamily housing.

In contrast, other options suggest actions that do not align with the immediate requirement of accurately reflecting current income. For example, calculating imputed values doesn't address the specific circumstances of income derived from fraud, which can misrepresent the tenant's actual earnings. Referring to government guidelines might be useful for understanding broader regulatory frameworks, but it does not provide a direct solution for managing the income reported due to fraudulent circumstances. Finally, informing the welfare office might be a necessary step in addressing the fraud, but it does not directly address how to handle the income for housing purposes.