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…#
(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…#
(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.