Theft Concerning a Program Receiving Federal Funds (18 U.S.C. Sec. 666(a)(1)(A)) (revised 2017) is a federal statute which criminalizes the theft or embezzlement of funds, property, or services from a program receiving federal funds. This law applies to any employee, officer, or agent of a program receiving federal funds, as well as any contractor, subcontractor, or person associated with the program. Under this statute, there are two types of Theft Concerning a Program Receiving Federal Funds, which are as follows: 1. Theft or Embezzlement: This type of Theft Concerning a Program Receiving Federal Funds is defined as the unlawful taking of funds, property, or services from a program receiving federal funds by any of the individuals or entities listed in the statute. This includes any attempt to take funds, property, or services from a program receiving federal funds without the consent of the program. 2. Misapplication of Funds: This type of Theft Concerning a Program Receiving Federal Funds is defined as the unlawful application of funds, property, or services from a program receiving federal funds by any of the individuals or entities listed in the statute. This includes any attempt to apply funds, property, or services from a program receiving federal funds in a manner that is not in accordance with the program’s regulations or policies.