Sec. 07.07.18.03. Certification

A. The Administration shall certify to OCSE support arrears which are:

(1) Assigned to the State if the arrears are $150 or more; and

(2) Not assigned to the State if the:

(a) Amount of arrears equals or exceeds $500;

(b) Obligation is payable to a support enforcement agency, and the certified arrears are on record in that agency; and

(c) Obligee is receiving services under the Social Security Act, Title IV, Part D.

B. At least 30 days before certification, the Administration shall send written notice of the certification to the obligor, at the obligor's last known address, which shall advise the obligor of the:

(1) Amount of the arrears as of the date of the notice;

(2) Possibility that the individual may have certain federal payments offset by FMS;

(3) Opportunity to contest the accuracy of the arrears by requesting an investigation;

(4) Procedures for requesting an investigation; and

(5) Right to appeal the offset.

C. The certification shall provide the:

(1) Obligor's name, Social Security number, and case number; and

(2) Total amount of accumulated arrears.

D. Without further notice to the obligor, the Administration shall provide OCSE with updates at least monthly to adjust the certified arrears to reflect any payments or additional arrears that accrue.

E. The certification does not affect the Administration's authority to enforce payment of support obligations under other provisions of this subtitle.