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Nevada Writes Off $106 Million in Uncollectible Debt

1/7/2026

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Since 2023, Nevada has written off over $106 million in bad debt.
The Nevada Board of Examiners approved about $85 million in September 2023 and $16 million in August 2025.
Most debts were uncollectible after extensive collection efforts failed due to bankruptcy, legal merit issues, and uncollected wages.
The controller's office reported $387 million in uncollectible payments for fiscal year 2025, the lowest since 2021.

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Story summary

Since 2023, Nevada has written off over $106 million in bad debt.
The Nevada Board of Examiners approved about $85 million in September 2023 and $16 million in August 2025.
Most debts were uncollectible after extensive collection efforts failed due to bankruptcy, legal merit issues, and uncollected wages.
The controller's office reported $387 million in uncollectible payments for fiscal year 2025, the lowest since 2021.