Recovery of Programmatic Division Overpayments

Recovery of Programmatic Division Overpayments A. When an overpayment occurs, the agency must take all reasonable steps necessary to promptly correct the benefit amount and recover the overpayment. Methods of overpayment recovery may include but not limited to: 1. Recoupment from active/open case, 2. Repayment agreement, 3. Lump sum payment, 4. Court Order/Judgement, and/or 5. Other collection actions such as state tax refunds, lottery offsets, wage garnishments, property liens, smalls claim court, and Treasury Offset Program. B. The agency will make every possible effort to recover all programmatic overpayments no matter the type.