55 Pa. Code § 291.22
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Housing authority-A public housing agency, operated by a local government, established under the laws of this Commonwealth and the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 1437 - 1437q), administered under the authority of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), with responsibility for administration and operation of a public housing project.
Housing project-Public housing units operated by a housing authority under the authority of HUD, for the purpose of providing housing to low-income families and individuals.
Money management-Planning and directing the expenditure of money and resources to meet the ongoing needs and obligations of the individual or the family.
Protective payee-A responsible adult to whom a protective payment is made. He is not a legally appointed guardian or trustee.
Protective payment-The public assistance payment made on behalf of a client to a protective payee. The protective payment may be the full cash grant, or part of the payment may be made to the client and part may be made to the protective payee.
Vendor-A person, or a housing authority, which furnishes board, room and board, or shelter.
Vendor payment-A public assistance payment which is made to a vendor and may cover one or more semimonthly payment periods, whichever is most appropriate in each case. The vendor payment may be the actual monthly charge for the item provided. The difference between the vendor payment per month and the total monthly allowance is paid to the client.
55 Pa. Code § 291.22