NYC Council Committee on Contracts Holds Oversight Hearing on Timely Payments to Nonprofits
Lawmakers and city officials reviewed reforms to contract registration, invoice processing, and payment timelines to protect essential nonprofit services across NYC.
New York, NY – February 25, 2026 — The New York City Council Committee on Contracts convened today for an important Oversight Hearing titled “Ensuring Timely Payments for Nonprofits and Human Service Providers,” underscoring the City’s continued focus on strengthening fiscal accountability and improving contract payment systems.
During the hearing, Executive Director Michael Sedillo and Director Kim Yu of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) delivered testimony and responded to questions from Committee Chair Lincoln Restler, Council Member Gale A. Brewer, and Council Member Althea Stevens.
The session examined current challenges and reforms related to contract registration, invoice processing, and payment timelines affecting nonprofit organizations and human service providers throughout New York City. These organizations play a critical role in delivering essential services — including housing assistance, youth development programs, food security initiatives, mental health support, and other community-based services — to vulnerable populations across the five boroughs.
The hearing was also attended by the City’s Chief Nonprofit Officers and numerous nonprofit leaders who provided testimony, offering insight into the operational and financial impact of delayed payments on frontline service delivery.
Council members emphasized that ensuring timely payments is fundamental to maintaining service continuity, protecting nonprofit workforce stability, and upholding the City’s commitments to community-based providers.
The oversight hearing reflects the City Council’s ongoing efforts to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability within New York City’s contracting processes.
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