Prompt Payment Act
Federal law requiring agencies to pay invoices in about 30 days or owe interest.
The Prompt Payment Act is the federal law requiring agencies to pay proper invoices within roughly 30 days, or automatically owe interest.
Government pays reliably, if slowly. For a contractor tired of chasing commercial clients for overdue invoices, dependable net-30 government payment is a genuine selling point. State payment terms vary but are generally reliable.
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The ~30-day rule and automatic interest are federal.
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