Requiring alternative invoicing methods during invoicing disruptions

Summary

This bill would require contracting agencies to accept invoices and supporting documentation through an alternative method designated by the contracting agency whenever a city system issue prevents the submission or processing of an invoice for three or more consecutive business days. The bill would also require contracting agencies, within ten business days after receipt of such an invoice, to notify the contractor in writing of any disputed portion and the basis for such dispute. Any portion not identified as disputed in the notice would be paid by the required payment date. Finally, the bill would require the City Chief Procurement Officer to submit an annual report to the Council and post it on the website of the Mayor's Office of Contract Services. The report would identify, for each city system issue during the prior fiscal year, the affected contracting agency, the cause and duration of the issue, the number of contractors affected, and the number and total amount of payments issued pursuant to the bill.

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Committee on Contracts

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Full history

1. Sep 10, 2026

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

   NYC Council

2. Sep 10, 2026

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Contracts

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