California § 20574 - A terminated agency shall be liable to the system for any deficit in funding for

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§ 20574. A terminated agency shall be liable to the system for any deficit in funding for

A terminated agency shall be liable to the system for any deficit in funding for earned benefits, as determined pursuant to Section 20577, interest at the actuarial rate from the date of termination to the date the agency pays the system, and for reasonable and necessary costs of collection, including attorney’s fees. The board shall have a lien on the assets of a terminated contracting agency, subject only to a prior lien for wages, in an amount equal to the actuarially determined deficit in funding for earned benefits of the employee members of the agency, interest, and collection costs. The assets shall also be available to pay actual costs, including attorneys’ fees, necessarily expended for collection of the lien.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20574

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20574 cover?

Section 20574 ("A terminated agency shall be liable to the system for any deficit in funding for") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 20574?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 20574 apply to my situation?

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