Developing a Governmental Collections Unit Amy Meeker-Berg

Introduction Johnson County Government Treasurer’s Department

Revenue Recovery Developing a Governmental Collections Unit – Delinquent Personal Property Taxes – Wastewater Utility Billings County Departments Working Together

Collections Unit What sets the Johnson County Kansas Collections Unit apart? – Technology – Resources – Partnerships

Technology Collections Unit System – Developing a System Automatic Status Changes Cash Handling and Balancing Website - Credit Card Payments

Resources Use of Existing Resources – Original Request 2 Additional Full Time Staff Positions 2 Additional Sheriff’s Deputy Positions – Current Resources Utilize Existing Resources Sheriff’s Deputy Position

Partnerships State Programs – KS Setoff Program Third-Party Vendors – Electronic Check Re-Presentment (RCK)

Results Over $5 Million Recovered

Conclusion Summary Future Initiatives – Corrections – Public Heath – Public Works

Amy Meeker-Berg Chief Deputy Treasurer Johnson County Kansas 111 S. Cherry Street, Suite 1500 Olathe, Kansas Phone: Website: treasurer.jocogov.org Contact Information

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