As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT
The department, office or agency of Suffolk County government
responsible for administering a contract with a contract agency.
CONTRACT
Any agreement, upon sufficient consideration, entered into
by the County of Suffolk for an amount in excess of $10,000.
CONTRACT AGENCY
Any not-for-profit corporation or entity with which the County
of Suffolk contracts to render human services directly to the residents
of Suffolk County, including services related to health, welfare/social
services, parks/recreation, economic development, cultural affairs,
veterans' affairs, handicapped programs, public safety, youth, aging,
senior citizens' programs, minority affairs, women's affairs, labor/employment
services and education.
COUNTY
The County of Suffolk and any department, office, or agency
of Suffolk County government.
PROPER INVOICE
A written request for payment that is submitted by a contract
agency setting forth services delivered or rendered as 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 administering department.
SET-OFF
A reduction by the County of payment due to a contract agency
by an amount equal to the amount of an unpaid legally enforceable
debt owed by the contract agency 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 January 1, 2011.