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CA Govt Code § 925.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4 - Presentation of Claims to State Controller|Section 925.6.

925.6.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b) and (e), the Controller shall not draw their warrant for any claim until the Controller has audited that claim in conformity with law and the general rules and regulations adopted by the department, governing the presentation and audit of claims. If the Controller is directed by law to draw their warrant for any purpose, the direction is subject to this section.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the Assembly Committee on Rules, the Senate Committee on Rules, and the Joint Rules Committee, in cooperation with the Controller, shall adopt rules and regulations to govern the presentation of claims of the committees to the Controller. The Controller, in cooperation with the committees, shall adopt rules and regulations governing the audit and recordkeeping of claims of the committees. All rules and regulations shall be adopted by January 31, 1990, shall be published in the Assembly and Senate Journals, and shall be made available to the public.(c) Rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall not be subject to the review by or approval of the Office of Administrative Law.(d) Records of claims kept by the Controller pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be open to public inspection as permitted by the California Public Records Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1).(e) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the Controller shall draw their warrant for any claim submitted by the Department of Housing and Community Development to advance the payment of funds to a vendor selected pursuant to Section 50897.3 of the Health and Safety Code, based on approved applicants associated with Chapter 17 (commencing with Section 50897) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code. Funds made available for advance payment pursuant to this subdivision shall not exceed 25 percent of the original amount allocated for the program described in Chapter 17 (commencing with Section 50897) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code at any given time.(2) The vendor described in paragraph (1) shall be the fiscal agent on behalf of the Department of Housing and Community Development and shall be responsible for maintaining all records of claims for audit purposes.(3) Unless otherwise expressly provided, this subdivision shall remain operative so long as funds are made available pursuant to Chapter 17 (commencing with Section 50897) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code or as otherwise provided under federal law.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 2, Sec. 23. (SB 91) Effective January 29, 2021.)
CA Govt Code § 925.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4 - Presentation of Claims to State Controller|Section 925.8.

925.8.  If the Controller approves a claim he shall draw his warrant for the amount approved in favor of the claimant.(Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1715.)
CA Govt Code § 926 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4 - Presentation of Claims to State Controller|Section 926.

926.  If he or she disapproves a claim, the Controller shall file it and a statement of his or her disapproval and his or her reasons with the department as prescribed in the rules and regulations of the department.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 45. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)
CA Govt Code § 926.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4 - Presentation of Claims to State Controller|Section 926.2.

926.2.  The Controller shall not entertain for a second time a claim against the state once rejected by him or her or by the Legislature unless such facts are subsequently presented to the department as in suits between individuals that would furnish sufficient ground for granting a new trial.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 46. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)
CA Govt Code § 926.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4 - Presentation of Claims to State Controller|Section 926.4.

926.4.  Any person who is aggrieved by the disapproval of a claim by the Controller may appeal to the department. If the department finds that facts are presented justifying such action, the Controller shall reconsider his or her rejection of the claim.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)
CA Govt Code § 926.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4 - Presentation of Claims to State Controller|Section 926.6.

926.6.  After final rejection of a claim by the Controller following reconsideration, any person interested may appeal to the Legislature by filing with the department a notice of appeal. Upon receipt of such notice the department shall transmit to the Legislature the rejected claim, all papers accompanying it, and a statement of the evidence taken before the department.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 48. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)
CA Govt Code § 926.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4 - Presentation of Claims to State Controller|Section 926.8.

926.8.  Whenever a governmental agency of the United States, in the collection of taxes or amounts owing to it, is authorized by federal law to levy administratively on credits owing to a debtor, it may avail itself of the provisions of this section and claim credits owing by the State to such debtor, in manner as follows:It shall file a certification of the facts with the state department, board, office or commission owing the credit to the debtor prior to the time the state agency presents the claims of the debtor therefor to the State Controller or to the State Personnel Board. The state agency in presenting the claim of the debtor shall note thereon the fact of the filing of the certificate and shall also note any amounts owed by the debtor to the State by reason of advances or for any other purpose.Subject to the provisions of Sections 12419.4 and 12419.5, the State Controller shall issue his warrant payable to the United States Treasurer for the net amount due the debtor, after offsetting for any amounts advanced to the debtor or by him owing to the State, or as much thereof as will satisfy in full the amount owing by the debtor to the United States as so certified; any balance shall be paid to the debtor.(Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1715.)
CA Govt Code § 926.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4 - Presentation of Claims to State Controller|Section 926.10.

926.10.  Any public entity as defined by Section 811.2 having a liquidated claim against any other public entity based on contract or statute of the State of California, or any person having such a claim against a public agency, shall be entitled to interest commencing the 61st day after such public entity or person files a liquidated claim known or agreed to be valid when filed pursuant to such statute or contract, and such claim is due and payable. Interest shall be 6 percent per annum.(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1526.)
CA Govt Code § 927 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4.5 - Prompt Payment of Claims|Section 927.

927.  (a) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the California Prompt Payment Act.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that state agencies pay properly submitted, undisputed invoices, refunds, or other undisputed payments due to individuals within 45 days of receipt or notification thereof, or automatically calculate and pay the appropriate late payment penalties as specified in this chapter.(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this chapter shall apply to all state agencies, including, but not limited to, the Public Employees’ Retirement System, the State Teachers’ Retirement System, the Treasurer, and the Department of General Services.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 719, Sec. 13. (SB 856) Effective October 19, 2010.)
CA Govt Code § 927.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4.5 - Prompt Payment of Claims|Section 927.1.

927.1.  (a) (1) A state agency that acquires property or services pursuant to a contract with a business, including any approved change order or contract amendment, shall make payment to the person or business on the date required by the contract and as required by Section 927.4 or be subject to a late payment penalty.(2) A state agency that awards a grant, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 927.2, shall make payment to the person or business that is the recipient of the grant on the date required by the grant and as required by Section 927.4 or be subject to a late payment penalty.(b) Except in the event of an emergency as provided in Section 927.11, effective January 1, 1999, the late payment penalties specified in this chapter may not be waived, altered, or limited by either of the following: (1) A state agency acquiring property or services pursuant to a contract or that awards a grant.(2) Any person or business contracting with a state agency to provide property or services or that is the recipient of a grant.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 861, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Govt Code § 927.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4.5 - Prompt Payment of Claims|Section 927.3.

927.3.  (a) Except where payment is made directly by a state agency pursuant to Section 927.6, an undisputed invoice received by a state agency shall be submitted to the Controller for payment by the required payment approval date. A state agency may dispute an invoice submitted by a claimant for reasonable cause if the state agency notifies the claimant within 15 working days from receipt of the invoice, or delivery of property or services, whichever is later. No state employee shall dispute an invoice, on the basis of minor or technical defects, in order to circumvent or avoid the general intent or any of the specific provisions of this chapter.(b) Except where payment is made directly by a state agency pursuant to Section 927.13, a notice of refund or other payment due received by a state agency shall be submitted to the Controller within 30 calendar days of the agency’s receipt of the notice. A state agency may dispute a refund request for reasonable cause if the state agency notifies the claimant within 15 working days after the state agency receives notice from the individual that the refund is due.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 719, Sec. 15. (SB 856) Effective October 19, 2010.)
CA Govt Code § 927.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4.5 - Prompt Payment of Claims|Section 927.4.

927.4.  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, to avoid late payment penalties, the maximum time from state agency receipt of an undisputed invoice to the date of payment is 45 calendar days. If payment is not issued within 45 calendar days from the state agency receipt of an undisputed invoice, late payment penalties shall be paid to the claimant in accordance with Sections 927.6 and 927.7.(Amended by Stats. 2009, 4th Ex. Sess., Ch. 23, Sec. 5. Effective July 28, 2009.)
CA Govt Code § 927.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4.5 - Prompt Payment of Claims|Section 927.5.

927.5.  This chapter shall not apply to claims for reimbursement for health care services provided under the Medi-Cal program, unless the Medi-Cal health care services provider is a small business or nonprofit organization. In applying this section to claims submitted to the state, or its fiscal intermediary, by providers of services or equipment under the Medi-Cal program, payment for claims shall be due 30 days after a claim is received by the state or its fiscal intermediary, unless reasonable cause for nonpayment exists. With regard to Medi-Cal claims, reasonable cause shall include review of claims to determine medical necessity, review of claims for providers subject to special prepayment fraud and abuse controls, and claims that require review by the fiscal intermediary or State Department of Health Care Services due to special circumstances. Claims requiring special review as specified above shall not be eligible for a late payment penalty.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 719, Sec. 16. (SB 856) Effective October 19, 2010.)
CA Govt Code § 927.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4.5 - Prompt Payment of Claims|Section 927.6.

927.6.  (a) State agencies shall pay applicable penalties, without requiring that the claimant submit an additional invoice for these amounts, whenever the state agency fails to submit a correct claim to the Controller by the required payment approval date and payment is not issued within 45 calendar days from the state agency receipt of an undisputed invoice. The penalty shall cease to accrue on the date the state agency submits the claim to the Controller for payment or pays the claimant directly, and shall be paid for out of the state agency’s support appropriation. If the claimant is a certified small business, a nonprofit organization, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, or a small business or nonprofit organization that provides services or equipment under the Medi-Cal program, the state agency shall pay to the claimant a penalty at a rate of 10 percent above the United States Prime Rate on June 30 of the prior fiscal year. However, a nonprofit organization shall only be eligible to receive a penalty payment if it has been awarded a contract or grant in an amount less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). If the amount of the penalty is ten dollars ($10) or less, the penalty shall be waived and not paid by the state agency.(b) For all other businesses, the state agency shall pay a penalty at a rate of 1 percent above the Pooled Money Investment Account daily rate on June 30 of the prior fiscal year, not to exceed a rate of 15 percent. If the amount of the penalty is one hundred dollars ($100) or less, the penalty shall be waived and not paid by the state agency. On an exception basis, state agencies may avoid payment of penalties for failure to submit a correct claim to the Controller by the required payment approval date by paying the claimant directly from the state agency’s revolving fund within 45 calendar days following the date upon which an undisputed invoice is received by the state agency.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 29, Sec. 83. (SB 82) Effective June 27, 2019.)
CA Govt Code § 927.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4.5 - Prompt Payment of Claims|Section 927.7.

927.7.  (a) The Controller shall pay claimants within 15 calendar days of receipt of a correct claim from the state agency. If the Controller fails to make payment within 15 calendar days of receipt of the claim from a state agency, and payment is not issued within 45 calendar days from state agency receipt of an undisputed invoice, the Controller shall pay applicable penalties to the claimant without requiring that the claimant submit an invoice for these amounts. Penalties shall cease to accrue on the date full payment is made, and shall be paid for out of the Controller’s funds. If the claimant is a certified small business, a nonprofit organization, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, or a small business or nonprofit organization that provides services or equipment under the Medi-Cal program, the Controller shall pay to the claimant a penalty at a rate of 10 percent above the United States Prime Rate on June 30 of the prior fiscal year, from the 16th calendar day following receipt of the claim from the state agency. However, a nonprofit organization shall only be eligible to receive a penalty payment if it has been awarded a contract or grant in an amount less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). If the amount of the penalty is ten dollars ($10) or less, the penalty shall be waived and not paid by the Controller. For all other businesses, the Controller shall pay penalties at a rate of 1 percent above the Pooled Money Investment Account daily rate on June 30 of the prior fiscal year, not to exceed a rate of 15 percent. If the amount of the penalty is one hundred dollars ($100) or less, the penalty shall be waived and not paid by the Controller.(b) The Department of FISCal shall be responsible for applicable penalties if the Financial Information System for California delays the delivery of a correct claim from the state agency to the Controller, preventing the Controller from making payment within 15 calendar days and payment is not issued within 45 calendar days from state agency receipt of an undisputed invoice.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 29, Sec. 84. (SB 82) Effective June 27, 2019.)
CA Govt Code § 927.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4.5 - Prompt Payment of Claims|Section 927.8.

927.8.  State agencies shall avoid seeking any additional appropriation to pay penalties that accrue as a result of the agency’s failure to make timely payments as required by this chapter. Any state agency that requests that the Legislature make a deficiency appropriation for the agency shall identify what portion, if any, of the requested amount is required because of any penalties imposed by this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 916, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Govt Code § 927.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4.5 - Prompt Payment of Claims|Section 927.9.

927.9.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (c), on an annual basis, within 90 calendar days following the end of each fiscal year, state agencies shall provide the Director of General Services with a report on late payment penalties that were paid by the state agency in accordance with this chapter during the preceding fiscal year.(b) The report shall separately identify the total number and dollar amount of late payment penalties paid to small businesses, other businesses, and refunds or other payments to individuals. State agencies may, at their own initiative, provide the director with other relevant performance measures. The director shall prepare a report separately listing the number and total dollar amount of all late payment penalties paid to small businesses, other businesses, and refunds and other payments to individuals by each state agency during the preceding fiscal year, together with other relevant performance measures, and shall make the information available to the public.(c) The reporting requirements of subdivisions (a) and (b) are not applicable to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 356, Sec. 4. (SB 96) Effective September 26, 2013.)
CA Govt Code § 927.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4.5 - Prompt Payment of Claims|Section 927.10.

927.10.  State agencies shall encourage claimants to promptly pay their subcontractors and suppliers, especially those that are small businesses. In furtherance of this policy, state agencies shall utilize expedited payment processes to enable faster payment by prime contractors to their subcontractors and suppliers, and shall promptly respond to any subcontractor or supplier inquiries regarding the status of payments made to prime contractors.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 861, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Govt Code § 927.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4.5 - Prompt Payment of Claims|Section 927.11.

927.11.  (a) Except in the case of a contract with a certified small business, a nonprofit organization, or a nonprofit public benefit corporation, if an invoice from a business under a contract with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection would become subject to late payment penalties during the annually declared fire season, as declared by the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection, then the required payment approval date shall be extended by 30 calendar days.(b) No nonprofit public benefit corporation shall be eligible for a late payment penalty if a state agency fails to make timely payment because no Budget Act has been enacted.(c) If the Director of Finance determines that a state agency or the Controller is unable to promptly pay an invoice as provided for by this chapter due to a major calamity, disaster, or criminal act, then otherwise applicable late payment penalty provisions contained in Sections 927.6 and 927.7 shall be suspended except as they apply to a claimant that is either a certified small business, a nonprofit organization, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, or a small business or nonprofit organization that provides services or equipment under the Medi-Cal program. The suspension shall remain in effect until the Director of Finance determines that the suspended late payment penalty provisions of this section should be reinstated.(d) Except as provided in subdivision (b), in the event a state agency fails to make timely payment because no Budget Act has been enacted, penalties shall continue to accrue until the time that the invoice is paid.(Amended by Stats. 2009, 4th Ex. Sess., Ch. 23, Sec. 8. Effective July 28, 2009.)
CA Govt Code § 927.12 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 1 - GENERAL|DIVISION 3.6 - CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES|PART 3 - CLAIMS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES|CHAPTER 4.5 - Prompt Payment of Claims|Section 927.12.

927.12.  Section 926.10 shall not apply to any contract covered by this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 916, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1999.)