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VI. MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT A. General Policy At the time of initial occupancy, and annually thereafter, the City will monitor the Project to ensure that the income verifications are correct and in compliance with these Administrative Procedures. The City is committed to assuring that its affordable housing resources reach only Eligible Tenants so that program integrity can be maintained. Property Owners are required to cooperate with the City in promptly providing all information requested by the City in monitoring compliance with program requirements. B. Program Audits City staff will maintain a high level of awareness to indicators of possible abuse and fraud by Property Owners and tenants living in Inclusionary Units. The City will conduct periodic random quality control audits of Inclusionary Units to assure compliance with program rules and requirements. Such audits may include verification of continued occupancy in Inclusionary Units by Eligible Tenants,__ compliance with the Affordability Covenants, and physical inspections of the Project. C. Program Abuse and Fraud Protections City staff will investigate suspected program abuse and fraud as appropriate. City staff will take all steps necessary and appropriate, both administrative or legal, to enforce program requirements. Referrals, Complaints, or Tips The City will follow up on referrals from other agencies, companies, or individuals that are received by mail, by telephone, or in person, which allege that a Property Owner or tenant of an Inclusionary Unit is in non - compliance with or otherwise violating program rules. Such follow up will be made providing that the referral contains at least one item of information that is independently verifiable. A copy of the written allegation or a summary of the verbal allegation will be placed in the Property Owner's file. Affordable Rental Housing Administrative Procedures Page 18 1407003.SNA . - August 8, 2014 19H -98