Louisiana § RS 39:88.2 - Collection policy and procedure

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§ RS 39:88.2. Collection policy and procedure

           A. The commissioner of administration shall prescribe and cause to be implemented a comprehensive collection policy and procedure to be used in all state agencies.

           B. The commissioner shall direct the Cash Management Review Board as defined in R.S. 39:371 et seq. to prepare a collection policy and procedure manual establishing the state's accounts receivable collection policies and procedures.

           C. The policy and procedures manual shall include rules and regulations to assist state agencies in the identification and collection of delinquent accounts. Such rules and regulations shall enhance each agency's ability to manage the collection process, collection follow-up procedures, and uncollectible accounts. The policy and procedure manual shall also provide a uniform method for reporting accounts receivable balances.

           D. The collection policy and procedure manual shall be promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

           Acts 2001, No. 904, §1, eff. June 26, 2001.

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