45 CFR 261.55 - Under what circumstances will we reduce the amount of the penalty for not properly imposing penalties on individuals?

Regulations last checked for updates: May 16, 2024

Title 45 - Public Welfare last revised: May 13, 2024

View all text of Subpart E [§ 261.50 - § 261.57]

§ 261.55 - Under what circumstances will we reduce the amount of the penalty for not properly imposing penalties on individuals?

(a) We will reduce the amount of the penalty based on the degree of the State's noncompliance.

(b) In determining the size of any reduction, we will consider objective evidence of:

(1) Whether the State has established a control mechanism to ensure that the grants of individuals are appropriately reduced for refusing to engage in required work; and

(2) The percentage of cases for which the grants have not been appropriately reduced.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 601,602,607,and; Pub. L. 109-171

source: 64 FR 17884, Apr. 12, 1999, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 45 CFR 261.55