Md. Code Regs. 07.07.18.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 07.07.18.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Financial Management Services (FMS)" means the unit of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which, under federal law, offsets certain federal payments to satisfy support obligation arrears.

(2) "Offset" means withholding by the FMS of all or part of certain federal payments due an individual, and remitting payments to OCSE for transmittal to the State.

Md. Code Regs. 07.07.18.02