42 USC 12708 - Compliance

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 03, 2024

§ 12708.

Compliance

(a)

Performance reports

(1)

In general

(2)

Submission

(3)

Failure to report

If a jurisdiction fails to submit a report satisfactory to the Secretary in a timely manner, assistance to the jurisdiction under subchapter II of this chapter or the other programs referred to in section 12706 of this title may be—

(A)

suspended until a report satisfactory to the Secretary is submitted; or

(B)

withdrawn and reallocated if the Secretary finds, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that the jurisdiction will not submit a satisfactory report.

(b)

Performance review by Secretary

(1)

In general

The Secretary shall ensure that activities of each jurisdiction required to submit a housing strategy under section 12705 of this title are reviewed not less frequently than annually. Such review shall include, insofar as practicable, on-site visits by employees of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and shall include an assessment of the jurisdiction’s—

(A)

management of funds made available under programs administered by the Secretary;

(B)

compliance with its housing strategy;

(C)

accuracy in the preparation of performance reports under subsection (a); and

(D)

efforts to ensure that housing assisted under programs administered by the Secretary are in compliance with contractual agreements and the requirements of law.

(2)

Report by Secretary

(c)

Review by courts

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cite as: 42 USC 12708