State Accounting

Offsets

What is the Offset Program?

This program is a method used by the State of Iowa to collect money owed to the State under Chapter 8A.504 of the Code of Iowa. The Iowa Code directs the Department of Administrative Services, State Accounting Enterprise (DAS-SAE) to establish and maintain a procedure to collect against any claim owed to a person by a state agency, and then apply the money owed to the person against the debt owed by the person to the State of Iowa.

I received a letter stating my money has been offset. Where do I find more information?

If your money has been offset (held), visit our webpage Held Payments for more information.

How does a state agency or political subdivision participate in the Offset Program?

If your state agency or political subdivision of the state is interested in joining the Offset Program, visit our webpage Participation Information for more details.