ACCA Debt Setoff Program Overview
History Of ACCA Debt Setoff
Program
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September 2014.
ACCA establishes the County Debt Setoff pilot program
which includes 11 counties.
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June 2015.
The pilot program experiences initial success and ACCA opens
participation to all remaining counties and county entities. A total of 20
entities sign up to participate.
•
June 2016.
With the continued operational expansion and demonstrated
successes, the ACCA Debt Setoff Program is now accepting all additional
counties, county entities, and county health care authorities interested in
collecting debts through our program.
Established by
Act
2014-321, codified at Ala. Code
§
40-18-100
et
seq
.
County-related entities submit debts of
at
least $25 through the process established
by the
State
of
Alabama.
The
Association is established as the entity
to
submit all claims by “county” entities
as defined in the
statute.
The
county entity is responsible for ensuring
that
any debts submitted are in
compliance with the definition of “debt” as provided in the
statute.
ACCA
Debt Setoff Program
Overview
Taxpayer social security numbers and the debt owed are placed into the
State
of
Alabama’s setoff system, via secure
server,
and
any refunds matching the submitted
debtors are withheld by the Alabama Department of
Revenue.
The
Association is responsible for notifying taxpayers of refunds that
are
withheld and the
taxpayers are authorized
to
seek
a
review of the process by filing an objection, in writing,
with the county
entity.
The Association provides monthly payments to the county entities that align with setoff
transfers which have been received
from
the
State.
ACCA
Debt Setoff Program
Overview
The
Association receives
a
processing fee
from
the debtor for
each setoff that occurs
from
the
submitted
list.
Debt Submission Process Flow
Chart
County
Submits
Debts
to
ACCA
ACCA Submits
Information
to
AL
Dept of
Revenue
AL
Dept of
Revenue
Matches
Submitted
Names
to
Refunds
AL
Dept of
Revenue
Sends
Notice of
Setoff to
ACCA
Notice
Mailed
to
Taxpayer
/
C
o
py
Uploaded
to
County Entity
Debt is
Finalized or
Hearing
Funds
Distributed to
County Entity
Funds
Distributed to
County Entities
Adopt resolution
to
participate and execute
a
participation agreement with the
Association
Establish an
Escrow
Account
to
receive monies
collected
Appoint
a
Debt Setoff
Coordinator
Determine and identify eligible debts that will be
submitted
Submit initial debts
to
the
Association
Update debt submissions monthly
Review notices sent
to
debtors
Review contested
debts
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2017 Debt Setoff Program
Returns
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There are currently 26 Alabama County Entities participating in
the ACCA Debt Setoff Program.
•
In 2017, Alabama County Entities have seen returns of over
$1, 424,744.70
Established in September 2014, the ACCA Debt Setoff Program enables county entities in Alabama to submit debts for collection through a structured process. Taxpayer social security numbers and owed debts are managed securely, with refunds withheld by the Alabama Department of Revenue when necessary. The program facilitates debt collection for participating entities, providing a streamlined flow of funds from setoff transfers. Responsibilities for county entities include adopting participation resolutions, appointing a Debt Setoff Coordinator, and managing eligible debt submissions.
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History Of ACCA Debt Setoff Program September 2014. ACCA establishes the County Debt Setoff pilot program which includes 11 counties. June 2015. The pilot program experiences initial success and ACCA opens participation to all remaining counties and county entities. A total of 20 entities sign up to participate. June 2016. With the continued operational expansion and demonstrated successes, the ACCA Debt Setoff Program is now accepting all additional counties, county entities, and county health care authorities interested in collecting debts through our program.
ACCA Debt Setoff Program Overview Established by Act 2014-321, codified at Ala. Code 40-18-100 et seq. County-related entities submit debts of at least $25 through the process established by the State of Alabama. The Association is established as the entity to submit all claims by county entities as defined in the statute. The county entity is responsible for ensuring that any debts submitted are in compliance with the definition of debt as provided in the statute.
ACCA Debt Setoff Program Overview Taxpayer social security numbers and the debt owed are placed into the State of Alabama s setoff system, via secure server, and any refunds matching the submitted debtors are withheld by the Alabama Department of Revenue. The Association is responsible for notifying taxpayers of refunds that are withheld and the taxpayers are authorized to seek a review of the process by filing an objection, in writing, with the county entity. The Association provides monthly payments to the county entities that align with setoff transfers which have been received from the State. The Association receives a processing fee from the debtor for each setoff that occurs from the submitted list.
Debt Submission Process Flow Chart AL Dept of Revenue Matches Submitted Names to Refunds County Submits Debts to ACCA ACCA Submits Information toAL Dept of Revenue Notice Mailedto Taxpayer/ Copy Uploaded to County Entity Debt is AL Dept of Revenue Sends Notice of Setoff toACCA Finalized or Hearing Funds Funds Distributed to County Entity Distributed to County Entities
Responsibility of County Entities Adopt resolution to participate and execute a participation agreement with the Association Establish an Escrow Account to receive monies collected Appoint a Debt Setoff Coordinator Determine and identify eligible debts that will be submitted Submit initial debts to the Association Update debt submissions monthly Review notices sent to debtors Review contested debts
Debt Setoff Program Timeline Aug. 15 Mandatory ACCA Webinar for Participating Counties ACCA to provide information for program participation submitting debt Oct. 15 Deadline for County to sign Participation Agreement and return Resolution Oct. 31 Deadline for County to establish escrow account Dec. 1 Deadline for all Counties to send debt submissions to ACCA for January submissions toDepartment of Revenue
Debt Setoff Program Timeline Dec. 31 Cutoff deadline for Program Participants to submit claims for 2017 ACCA County Debt Setoff Program Jan. 3 ACCA begins submitting County s debts to Department of Revenue Debts submitted monthly thereafter Jan. 31 ACCA setoff notices to debtors with copy uploaded to County Notices mailed daily as setoff lists received from DOR Feb. 27 ACCA begins distribution of setoff monies to Counties Setoff monies distributed monthly thereafter
2017 Debt Setoff Program Returns There are currently 26 Alabama County Entities participating in the ACCA Debt Setoff Program. In 2017, Alabama County Entities have seen returns of over $1, 424,744.70
