2006 Code of Virginia § 2.2-4806 - Utilization of certain collection techniques

2.2-4806. Utilization of certain collection techniques.

A. Each state agency and institution shall take all appropriate andcost-effective actions to aggressively collect its accounts receivable. Eachagency and institution shall utilize, but not be limited to, the followingcollection techniques, according to the policies and procedures adopted bythe Department of Accounts and the Attorney General: (i) credit reportingbureaus, (ii) collection agencies, (iii) garnishments, liens and judgments,and (iv) administrative offset.

B. Except as provided otherwise herein, for collection of accounts receivableof $3,000 or more that are 60 days or more past due, each agency andinstitution shall forward those claims to the Office of Attorney General,Division of Debt Collection for collection. The Attorney General shall reviewforwarded accounts, determine the appropriate collection efforts, if any, foreach account, and take such actions on the accounts as he may so determine.

C. Except as provided otherwise herein, for collection of accounts receivableunder $3,000 that are 60 days or more past due, each agency and institutionshall contract with a private collection agency for the collection of thosedebts. Prior to referring accounts receivable of less than $3,000, agenciesand institutions may refer such accounts to the Office of Attorney General,Division of Debt Collection. The Attorney General may accept the account forcollection or return it to the agency or institution for collection by aprivate collection agency.

D. Where an agency or institution has procedures to secure payment, or thedebtor is paying a debt in periodic payments satisfactory to the agency orinstitution, it may elect to retain the claim in excess of 60 days pendingresults of such procedures, or until the account is satisfied.

(1988, c. 544, 2.1-733; 2001, c. 844; 2004, c. 919.)