§ 2.2-4806. Utilization of certain collection techniques
A. Each state agency and institution shall take all appropriate and cost-effective actions to aggressively collect its accounts receivable. Each agency and institution shall utilize, but not be limited to, the following collection techniques, according to the policies and procedures required by the Department of Accounts and the Attorney General: (i) credit reporting bureaus, (ii) collection agencies, (iii) garnishments, liens and judgments, (iv) administrative offset, and (v) participation in the Treasury Offset Program of the United States under 31 U.S.C. § 3716.
B. Except as provided otherwise herein, for collection of accounts receivable of $3,000 or more that are 60 days past due, each agency and institution shall forward those claims to the Office of Attorney General, Division of Debt Collection for collection. The Attorney General shall review forwarded accounts, determine the appropriate collection efforts, if any, for each account, and take such actions on the accounts as he may so determine.
C. Except as provided otherwise herein, for collection of accounts receivable under $3,000 that are 60 days past due, each agency and institution shall contract with a private collection agency for the collection of those debts. Prior to referring accounts receivable of less than $3,000, agencies and institutions may refer such accounts to the Office of Attorney General, Division of Debt Collection. The Attorney General may accept the account for collection or return it to the agency or institution for collection by a private collection agency.
D. Where an agency or institution has procedures to secure payment, or the debtor is paying a debt in periodic payments satisfactory to the agency or institution, it may elect to retain the claim in excess of 60 days, provided that such periodic payments are promptly paid until the account is satisfied. In the event the debtor is delinquent by 60 days in paying a periodic payment the account shall be handled in the manner provided by subsection C.
(1988, c. 544, § 2.1-733; 2001, c. 844; 2004, c. 919; 2008, cc. 314, 637.)
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