The department may authorize the reduction or writing off of a recipient's or patient's past-due account from the department's financial records upon making a determination that the account is not collectible. The department, by September first after the close of each fiscal year, shall present a detailed report to the legislative audit and fiscal review committee on the status of accounts receivable for that fiscal year. The report must include:
N.D.C.C. § 50-06.3-08