Sec. 213.055. AUDIT OF EMPLOYER. (a) The commission may employ an auditor or other person to determine the amount of a contribution due and prepare a report due from an employer who does not properly pay a contribution or make a report as required by this subtitle or a rule adopted under this subtitle.
(b) An employer who has not paid the correct amount or made a correct report shall pay, as an additional penalty, the reasonable expenses incurred in the investigation under Subsection (a). The commission may collect this penalty in accordance with this chapter.
(c) This section does not prevent the commission from using other available funds as necessary for the purpose of auditing an employer or preparing or assisting in preparing a report of an employer.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment
Subtitle A - Texas Unemployment Compensation Act
Chapter 213 - Enforcement of Texas Unemployment Compensation Act
Subchapter D. Other Enforcement Remedies Against Employer
Section 213.051. Forfeiture of Right to Employ Individuals in This State; Bond
Section 213.052. Injunction Restraining Certain Violations
Section 213.053. Violation of Injunction; Receiver
Section 213.054. Offset Against State Warrant
Section 213.055. Audit of Employer
Section 213.056. Estimated Taxable Wages if Report Not Filed
Section 213.058. Additional Tax Lien Enforced by Commission