The Setoff Unit is located within the Distribution Unit. We work with approximately 156 agencies in North Carolina on a daily basis.Under North Carolina law, it's illegal to collect any upfront fee for debt settlement services. Avoid debt consolidation that could lead to foreclosure. Find debt relief resources in North Carolina, including state programs, free nonprofit credit counseling and debt consolidation programs. Setoff Debt Collection Act Chapter 105A The North Carolina General Assembly offers access to the General Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. A North Carolina debt consolidation loan allows you to combine the debts of several accounts into a single account. North Carolina General Statutes Application and Audit Deadlines. Contact Us. How can we help? Debt setoff can used to collect taxes or assessments or fees or fines or any obligation owed to a local government.