g. Invoice Processing. An Agency receiving financial assistance from the Department should

City Commission Regular Meeting · 2026-04-20 · agenda_item

This public notice concerns invoice processing procedures for agencies receiving financial assistance from a Department. The process involves inspection or verification and approval of deliverables within 20 days of receipt. Following this, the Department has 20 days to send a payment request to the Department of Financial Services. If payment is delayed beyond 40 days, an interest penalty may apply. Invoices returned due to preparation errors will cause payment delays. A Vendor Ombudsman is available within the Department of Financial Services to assist agencies experiencing payment issues. This item is under review as part of a City Commission meeting agenda. The scope of work involves administrative processes related to financial transactions and vendor payments. The opportunity lies in understanding and complying with these payment timelines and procedures, which may involve administrative support or consulting services for agencies seeking financial assistance. Early engagement with these administrative processes is key to ensuring timely payments.

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as established pursuant to Section 55.03(1), Florida Statutes