45 CFR § 261.55 Ensuring That Recipients Work

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

Current through Aug 10, 2026 · Read all of Part 261

(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.

← § 261.54 [Reserved]§ 261.56 What happens if a parent cannot obtain needed child care? →