- (a) The enforcement mechanisms referenced in this chapter are not the exclusive mechanisms whereby compliance may be obtained in any particular circumstance. In addition to Department action, enforcement mechanisms related to Department programs may include, where applicable, those required or employed by other entities or agencies. With regard to the low income housing tax credit program, if an identified instance of noncompliance is required by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") to be reported to the IRS, it will be reported to the IRS by the Compliance Division on Form 8823.
(b) Enforcement mechanisms available to the Department include but are not limited to:
- (1) Enforcement of contractual provisions, including but not limited to, rights of suspension or termination and placement on a cost reimbursement status, as described in Subchapter B of this chapter (relating to Enforcement Regarding Community Affairs Contract Subrecipients);
- (2) Assessment of Administrative Penalties, as described in Subchapter C of this chapter (relating to Administrative Penalties); or
- (3) Debarment, as described in Subchapter D of this chapter (relating to Debarment).
Source Note:The provisions of this §2.104 adopted to be effective November 19, 2014, 39 TexReg 8976.