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Write-Off of Uncollectible Solid Waste Department Tipping Fee Charge Accounts
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
At the regular Board meeting held on December 14, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners approved a uniform write-off policy for the Hernando County Solid Waste Department. In accordance with Resolution Number 2021-212, attached is a listing of customer accounts that has outstanding debt due to unpaid tipping fees. All reasonable efforts have been made to collect payment and all accounts are at least 180 days old. The probability of collection is doubtful. The Solid Waste Department will continue to collect the outstanding debt if possible.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds are available in Account Fund 4411, Division 07602, Line Item 5304975 (Bad Debt Expense on Accounts Receivable) in the amount of $1,484.22.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to take action on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, F.S.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve the write-off of bad debt accounts for unpaid tipping fees not to exceed a total write-off of $1,484.22.