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Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 293 § 293.254 — Requirement that state agency make reasonable efforts to collect debts owed to

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 293 ·
Oregon Code § 293.254 · Enacted · Last updated March 01, 2026
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Requirement that state agency make reasonable efforts to collect debts owed to agency; use of Social Security numbers; setoff; rules. (1) Subject to ORS 293.250, a state agency shall make all reasonable efforts to collect liquidated and delinquent accounts owing to the state agency, including the use of Social Security numbers made available by state agencies pursuant to ORS 293.226, and the setoff of any refunds or sums due to the debtor from the state agency, the Department of Revenue or from any other state agency. (2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall adopt rules establishing procedures for the setoff of amounts between state agencies under this section. Prior to adopting rules under this subsection, the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall consult with the Chief Justice regarding the application of the rules to state courts and all commissions, departments and divisions in the judicial branch of state government. (3) Rules adopted under subsection (2) of this section do not apply to the Secretary of State or the State Treasurer. (4) As used in this section, “state agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 293.226. [2015 c.766 §7; 2019 c.278 §20] Note: See note under 293.252.
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