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DC Code § 1-350.02a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter XVII - Delinquent Debt Recovery|§ 1-350.02a. Collection on behalf of the University of the District of Columbia

Funds collected and recovered by the Central Collection Unit, beginning in fiscal year 2014 and continuing in the following fiscal years, arising out of delinquent debts transferred and referred to the Central Collection Unit by the University of the District of Columbia for collection, net of cost and fees, shall be deposited into the University of the District of Columbia Debt Collection Fund established pursuant to § 38-1251.01, by the Central Collection Unit within 60 days following the then current fiscal year.  (Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1043a; as added Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 7032(b), 60 DCR 12472.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-61 added this section. Cross References University of the District of Columbia Debt Collection Fund, § 38-1251.01. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 7032(b) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 7032(b) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 7031 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle C of Title VII of the act may be cited as the “Delinquent Debt Recovery Amendment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 1-350.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter XVII - Delinquent Debt Recovery|§ 1-350.03. Imposition of costs and fees

(a) The Central Collection Unit may prescribe, impose, and collect fees from debtors to cover actual costs or expenses associated with the collection of delinquent debt. (b) In addition to the authority to impose and collect fees to cover actual costs or expenses associated with the collection of delinquent debt, the Central Collection Unit may prescribe and impose a fee to be paid by each person who tenders in payment of a financial obligation owed to the District, including a tax, assessment, fee, citation, or charge, a check that is subsequently dishonored or not duly paid, or whose delinquent debt is transferred and referred to the Central Collection Unit for action. The amount of the fee shall be set by regulations established by the Central Collection Unit.  (Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1044, 59 DCR 8025.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-350.04.
DC Code § 1-350.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter XVII - Delinquent Debt Recovery|§ 1-350.05. Lien for delinquent debt

(a) If a person liable to pay a delinquent debt neglects or refuses to pay the delinquent debt after demand by the Central Collection Unit, the amount, including any interest and any fees imposed for collection of the delinquent debt that may accrue, shall be a lien in favor of the District of Columbia upon all property (including rights to property), whether real or personal, belonging to the person, and shall have the same effect as a lien created by judgment. The lien shall attach to all real or personal property (including rights to property) belonging to, or acquired by, the person at any time during the period of the lien. (b) The lien imposed by subsection (a) of this section shall be deemed to have arisen on the 91st day after the debt became due and owing to the District and shall continue until the delinquent debt is satisfied or becomes unenforceable. (c) The lien imposed by subsection (a) of this section shall not be valid against a bona fide purchaser for value, holder of a security interest, mechanic’s lien, or judgment lien creditor until the lien has been filed with the Recorder of Deeds by the Central Collection Unit. (d) Upon transferring a delinquent debt to the Central Collection Unit, a transferring agency’s authority to file a lien for that debt shall terminate.  (Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1046, 59 DCR 8025.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of provisions requiring the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to review all residential real property tax liens sold between September 1, 2003, and September 1, 2013, see § 2 of the Tax Lien Compensation and Relief Reporting Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-176, October 4, 2013, 60 DCR 14940). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 days) addition of provisions requiring the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to review all residential real property tax liens sold between September 1, 2003, and September 1, 2013, see § 2 of the Tax Lien Compensation and Relief Reporting Temporary Act of 2013 (D.C. Law 20-54, December 13, 2013, 60 DCR 15161).
DC Code § 1-350.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter XVII - Delinquent Debt Recovery|§ 1-350.06. Payment plans; discharge of delinquent debt; sale of delinquent debt; report to credit agencies

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Central Collection Unit, in its discretion, may: (1) Enter into payment plan agreements with persons for payment of delinquent debt; provided, that no payment plan shall exceed a term of 5 years; (2) Discharge as uncollectible a delinquent debt that is older than 10 years; (3) Settle a delinquent debt for less than the full amount owed; (4) Report delinquent debts to credit agencies; (5) Sell delinquent debt; and (6) Refer a delinquent debt to the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia for civil or administrative collection or enforcement actions. (b) The authority described in subsection (a) of this section shall become effective upon the issuance of an order by the Mayor delegating the Mayor’s authority, pursuant to §§ 2-402 through 2-406, as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.  (Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1047, 59 DCR 8025.)
DC Code § 1-350.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter XVII - Delinquent Debt Recovery|§ 1-350.07. Suspension of licenses and permits

(a) Each District agency that transfers and refers a delinquent debt of more than $100 to the Central Collection Unit for collection shall, within 5 days of the transfer and referral, suspend the granting or issuance of any District license or permit to the delinquent debtor. The suspension shall remain in effect until the Central Collection Unit notifies the appropriate District agency that the delinquent debt has been satisfied. (b) Each District agency that suspends the granting or issuance of a District license or permit pursuant to this section shall provide written or electronic notice of the suspension to the Central Collection Unit within 5 days of the suspension. (c) The Central Collection Unit shall provide to all District agencies, within 10 days of the end of the preceding month, a list of the names of all persons currently subject to suspension of the granting or issuing of a District license or permit due to delinquent debt of more than $100.  (Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1048, 59 DCR 8025.)
DC Code § 1-350.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter XVII - Delinquent Debt Recovery|§ 1-350.08. Reciprocal agreements

The Central Collection Unit may enter into reciprocal agreements for the collection of delinquent debts with any state, local, or municipal government.  (Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1049, 59 DCR 8025.)
DC Code § 1-350.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter XVII - Delinquent Debt Recovery|§ 1-350.09. Offset of delinquent debt against District employee pay and against contractual obligations to District contractors

(a)(1) The Central Collection Unit may collect delinquent debt from District employees by deducting delinquent debt from the biweekly pay of District employees, in an amount not to exceed 10% of an employee’s gross biweekly pay, until the delinquent debt is fully satisfied. (2) If a District employee’s wages are subject to a preexisting attachment or attachments, the Central Collection Unit shall not exercise its authority under paragraph (1) of this subsection until the preexisting attachments have been satisfied, in order of priority. (b)(1) The Central Collection Unit may collect delinquent debt from District contractors by deducting the delinquent debt from any amounts owed to a District contractor pursuant to a contractual obligation between the District and the contractor. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, the term: (A) “Contractual obligation” includes an obligation arising from a contract or a grant agreement described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph that is entered into after September 20, 2012. (B) “District contractor” includes any person who receives payments from the District pursuant to a contract or a grant agreement that requires the grantee to perform services in consideration for the payment of the grant amount. (c) The Central Collection Unit may collect delinquent debts by offsetting District tax refunds and District lottery winnings against delinquent debts owed to the District.  (Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1050, 59 DCR 8025.)
DC Code § 1-350.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter XVII - Delinquent Debt Recovery|§ 1-350.10. Consumer protection

The Central Collection Unit and any outside parties it engages to collect delinquent debt shall fully comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, approved September 20, 1977 (91 Stat. 874; 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq.), Chapter 39 of Title 28 [§ 28-3901 et seq.], and all other federal and District laws and rules that govern collection of delinquent debt.  (Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1051, 59 DCR 8025.)
DC Code § 1-350.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter XVII - Delinquent Debt Recovery|§ 1-350.11. Report to the Council

On or before March 1 of each year, the Central Collection Unit shall issue a report to the Mayor and the Council that includes: (1) The amount of delinquent debt collected in the preceding fiscal year; (2) The amount of uncollected delinquent debt owed to the District; and (3) A summary of the efforts made to collect delinquent debt owed to the District and the challenges that remain for collecting it.  (Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1052, 59 DCR 8025.)
DC Code § 1-350.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter XVII - Delinquent Debt Recovery|§ 1-350.12. Rules

Within 120 days of September 20, 2012, the Chief Financial Officer shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.  (Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 1053, 59 DCR 8025.)
DC Code § 1-361.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter XVIII - Expenditure Commission. [Repealed]|§ 1-361.01. Expenditure Commission - Establishment. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7122, 66 DCR 8621; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7106, 67 DCR 10493.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 7122 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 7122 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 1-361.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter XVIII - Expenditure Commission. [Repealed]|§ 1-361.02. Expenditure Commission - Composition; selection of Director. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7123, 66 DCR 8621; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7106, 67 DCR 10493.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 7123 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 7123 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 1-361.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 3 - Specified Governmental Authority|Subchapter XVIII - Expenditure Commission. [Repealed]|§ 1-361.03. Expenditure Commission — Authority. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7124, 66 DCR 8621; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7106, 67 DCR 10493.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 7124 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 7124 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 1-501 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 5 - Officers and Employees Generally|Subchapter I - General|§ 1-501. Oath to be taken by officers

All civil officers in the District shall, before they act as such, respectively take and subscribe an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the United States, and faithfully to discharge the duties of their respective offices; and the oath or affirmation provided for by this section shall be taken and subscribed, certified, and recorded, in such manner and form as may be prescribed by law.  (R.S., D.C., § 85; June 20, 1874, 18 Stat. 116, ch. 337, § 2; June 11, 1878, 20 Stat. 103, ch. 180, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-501. 1973 Ed., § 1-308. Mayor's Orders Establishment of District of Columbia Board of Appeals and Review: See Mayor’s Order 96-27, March 5, 1996 ( 43 DCR 1367).
DC Code § 1-502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 5 - Officers and Employees Generally|Subchapter I - General|§ 1-502. Reports by custodians of property

All persons in the employment of the government of the District of Columbia having, as a result of such employment, custody of or chargeable with property, other than real estate, belonging to the District of Columbia, shall, at such times and in such form as the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall require, make returns to said Mayor of all such property remaining in their possession, and the condition thereof, and, with reference to all property that may have come into their custody that shall have been consumed in use, a statement showing the quantity thereof and the purpose for which used.  (July 21, 1914, 38 Stat. 553, ch. 191, § 7; Mar. 3, 1915, 38 Stat. 925, ch. 80, § 7.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-502. 1973 Ed., § 1-309. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 1-503 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 5 - Officers and Employees Generally|Subchapter I - General|§ 1-503. Employment to be authorized and compensation to be paid from specific appropriations; moneys returned to Treasury

No civil officer, clerk, draftsman, compensation messenger, assistant messenger, mechanic, watchman, laborer, or other employee shall, after June 30, 1905, be employed in any office, department, or other branch of the government of the District of Columbia or be paid from any appropriation made for contingent expenses, or for any specific or general purpose, unless such employment is authorized and payment therefor specifically provided in the law granting the appropriation or is authorized as hereinafter provided, and then only for services actually rendered in connection with and for the purposes of the appropriation from which payment is made and at the rate of compensation usual and proper for such services, and on and after July 1, 1905, all moneys accruing from lapsed salaries, or for unused appropriations for salaries, shall be covered into the Treasury as are the balances of other unexpended appropriations for the support of the government of the District of Columbia.  (Mar. 3, 1905, 33 Stat. 913, ch. 1406, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-503. 1973 Ed., § 1-310.
DC Code § 1-504 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 5 - Officers and Employees Generally|Subchapter I - General|§ 1-504. Designation by Mayor of Dr. King’s birthday as holiday

The Mayor is authorized to designate the holiday in honor of Dr. King as a holiday for all employees of the government of the District of Columbia. Employees who are required to work on that holiday shall be entitled to such pay as they are entitled to on other holidays during which they work.  (July 12, 1977, D.C. Law 2-13, § 3, 24 DCR 1443.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-504. 1973 Ed., § 1-314b. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-632.06. Cross References Holidays, recognition of Dr. King’s birthday, see § 28-2701. Merit system, continuation of existing laws, see § 1-632.06.
DC Code § 1-505 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 5 - Officers and Employees Generally|Subchapter I - General|§ 1-505. Effect of signature by mark upon payment of compensation

After May 10, 1926, in the payment of compensation of per diem employees of the government of the District of Columbia, a signature by mark duly witnessed by an employee of such District designated for that purpose by the Mayor shall be deemed a full legal acquittance as to such signature.  (May 10, 1926, 44 Stat. 453, ch. 276, § 7.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-505. 1973 Ed., § 1-315. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of the Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 1-506 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 5 - Officers and Employees Generally|Subchapter I - General|§ 1-506. Refusal to give testimony relating to office or employment

(a) Any officer or employee of the District who refuses to testify upon matters relating to his office or employment in any proceeding wherein he is a defendant or is called as a witness upon the ground that his answer may tend to incriminate him or compel him to be a witness against himself, or who refuses so to testify on such ground when called by a grand jury or a congressional committee, shall forfeit his office or employment and any emolument, perquisite, or benefit (by way of pension or otherwise) arising therefrom, and be disqualified from holding any public office or employment under the District. (b) Any former officer or employee of the District who refuses to testify upon matters relating to his former office or employment in any proceeding wherein he is a defendant or is called as a witness upon the ground that his answer may tend to incriminate him or compel him to be a witness against himself, or who refuses so to testify on such ground when called by a grand jury or a congressional committee, shall forfeit any emolument, perquisite, or benefit (by way of pension or otherwise) arising from such former office or employment, and be disqualified from holding any public office or employment under the District. (c) If the retirement pay, pension, or annuity of any officer or employee or former officer or employee of the District is forfeited under this section, there shall be paid to such individual a sum equal to (1) the total amount paid by him as contributions toward such retirement pay, pension, or annuity, plus any accrued interest attributable to such contributions, less (2) the total amount of such retirement pay, pension, or annuity received by him prior to such forfeiture.  (June 29, 1953, 67 Stat. 108, ch. 159, title IV, § 409.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-506. 1973 Ed., § 1-319.