Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question:
How fast does Los Angeles County Public Works pay its bills?

Answer:
County policy specifies that vendor invoices be paid within 30 days of receipt for standard vendors and within 15 days of receipt for certified small business vendors. In many instances they are paid sooner. If there are special payment terms by agreement, those terms will be adhered to, and when discount terms apply it is also our practice to pay according to those terms and obtain discounts. Vendor invoices received with missing or incorrect purchase order numbers may be returned to sender, and invoices not adhering to purchase order terms and specifications may be short paid. Invoices containing all appropriate information are paid within the applicable 15 or 30-day period more than 97% of the time.