As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CHILD CARE
Care for a child of six weeks to 12 years of age on a regular
basis, provided away from the child's residence. This term shall not
be construed to include foster care services or institutional placements.
CONTRACT
A written agreement entered into by the County of Suffolk
with any person, corporation or other entity for the provision of
child-care services.
COUNTY
The County of Suffolk, any agency, office, department, division,
bureau, board, commission or unit of Suffolk County government.
DEPARTMENT
The Suffolk County Department of Social Services.
LETTER OF APPROVAL
A written document issued by the Department, authorizing
a child-care provider to provide child-care services for a specific
child for a specified period of time.
PROPER INVOICE
A written request for payment that is submitted by a child-care
provider setting forth services delivered or rendered and the price
for said services, in such form and supported by such other documentation
as the County of Suffolk may require.
RECEIPT OF INVOICE
The date on which a proper invoice is actually received by
the Department.
SET-OFF
A reduction by the County of payment due to a child-care
provider by an amount equal to the amount of an unpaid legally enforceable
debt owed by the child-care provider to the County.
This article shall apply to actions occurring on or after the
effective date of this article.
This article shall take effect on the 90th day immediately subsequent
to its filing in the Office of the Secretary of State.