Laws & Regulations
ARB manages and collects debts owed to the Department of State in accordance with the following laws and regulations:
- Debt Collection Authorities under the DCIA of 1996
- OMB Circular A-129
- Federal Claims Collections Standards (Department of the Treasury - Department of Justice)
- 4 FAM 490: Debt Collection
ARB staff ensures that debtors are provided proper notification, an opportunity to dispute their debts, to request a suspension or enter into an installment agreement. ARB refers debts to the Treasury Department at the required 120-day mark (or automatically offset the salary for active employees).