Title
Vote on a request to approve $37,239.94 Debt Write-Off
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve $37,239.94 Debt Write-Off
Introduction & Background: Based on the Chatham County Public Health Department Fee Policy, outstanding accounts having no activity in more than twelve (12) months shall constitute a debt write-off. These procedures allow the Health Department to clear outstanding accounts for the referenced time period.
Discussion & Analysis: Debts of client accounts having no activity for more than twelve (12) months are presented to the Board of Health and Board of County Commissioners for write-off consideration. Any activity in the client’s account after the write-off shall reactivate the debt and collection efforts will resume. The write-off for Patient Fees in the Preventive Health Services Division for 07-01-13 through 06-30-14 is $37,239.94.
Budgetary Impact: The budgetary impact of the debt write-off results in uncollectible revenue totaling $37,239.94.
Recommendation: Vote on a request to approve $37,239.94 Debt Write-Off