Take over all assigned delinquent accounts and: • Initiate standard accepted collection procedures within twenty (20) days from the date of assignment. • Report, correct and/or delete credit bureau reporting and provide evidentiary documentation to the County that reflects the correction. • Provide the County with monthly detailed reports reflecting collections, legal actions, adjustments, updated addresses and corrections. • Appropriately work within the Courts system and with the County to satisfy all legal requirements for judgments, writs, or wage garnishment on new and existing legal accounts. 1.3.2 Be responsible for: • Federal and State regulations regarding fair debt collection practices. Collection shall be conducted through ethical and lawful means with the highest level of customer service. • Paying all costs involved in the collection of the assigned accounts, including but not limited to litigation and transportation.