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FTB Full Collection Program

This is a separate program from the tax intercept program. While all cases with a qualifying arrears balance are submitted to the tax intercept program, cases are submitted to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Full Collection Program if the NP is at least 60 days delinquent, does not have an active wage assignment, and if the NP has not filed for bankruptcy. In order for a case to be submitted to this program, we must have a social security number, a last known address, and the balance due must exceed $100.00. The staff of the FTB Full Collection Program search data bases for assets and income. Once a bank account or employer is located, they are able to quickly attach the asset through administrative processes. In some situations, they may also seize personal property such as cars or boats and sell them at auction.

SLMS (Statewide Licensing Match System)

Pursuant to Family Code Section 17520, the DCSS reports NPs with delinquent child support obligations to agency boards which issue occupational licenses, professional licenses and, effective in 1996, regular drivers licenses. When a NP applies to one of the boards for a license (original or renewal) the board checks his or her name against the most recent list of the DCSS's delinquent payors. If there is a match, the board issues a license good for 150 days, and notifies the applicant that the temporary license is a result of a child support delinquency, and directs the applicant to contact the DCSS to make payment arrangements. The DCSS may require a noncustodial parent to complete the Parent Involvement and Employment Program as a condition for the release of a license hold.

A wage assignment for support has priority over any other wage assignment or withholding order that may be in effect against the NP.

Credit Reporting

The DCSS submits all qualified cases to the statewide credit reporting system, providing both the amounts owed and delinquent payments and payor identification on a monthly basis. The statewide credit reporting system then consolidates the information from all 58 counties and transmits it to the credit reporting agencies. Prior to submission, an attempt is made to notify the NP of the proposed action. The NP is allowed 30 days to contest, in writing, the accuracy of the information, or to pay the arrearage.

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