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Write Offs for Q3 2023 of $1,643.54 are less than the prior year. The biggest impact on <br />the Write Offs is from the removal of old account balances due to a six -year limit <br />mandated by the state. We have had to remove, and write off, a total of $2,116.23 in Q3 <br />2023 due to statute of limitations, $27.06 for small balances, and reversal of a prior <br />write off due to bankruptcy being dismissed of ($499.75). <br />The attached report listing shows those dollars submitted to both the Collection Agency and RR. <br />The third quarter totals are $5,514.33, broken down by provider: $4,909.86 for Electric, <br />$440.76 for Franchise Fees, $101.17 for Sewer, $47.92 for Water, $13.38 for Storm Water, and <br />$1.24 for Trash. <br />Our allowance for doubtful accounts (a reserve for bad debt/write offs) is $25,605 or .05% <br />uncollectible accounts per revenue dollar. According to the American Public Power <br />Association's most recent published standard ratios (2021) the industry standard is between <br />.15% and 1.49%. Interestingly, the Northern/Central Plains average is .15%. Our totals for the <br />year are below the national average at .07%. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />• 2023 Third Quarter Delinquent Items Comparison <br />• 2023 Third Quarter Delinquent Items Submitted <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />95 <br />