(1) The claimant agency may submit any debts in excess of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) to the commission for collection through setoff under the procedure established by this article, except in cases where the validity of the debt is legitimately in dispute and alternate means of collection would result in a loss of federal funds or federal assistance.
(2) Upon request of the claimant agency, the commission shall set off any refund against the sum certified by the claimant agency as provided in this article.