New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter LXVII - New York State Science And Technology Foundation
Part 5907 - Prompt Payment Policy
Section 5907.2 - Definitions
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
For the purposes of this Part the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) The term contract shall mean an enforceable agreement entered into between the foundation and a contractor.
(b) The term contractor shall mean any person, partnership, private corporation or association:
(c) The term designated payment office shall mean the office designated by the foundation to which a proper invoice is to be submitted by a contractor.
(d) The term foundation means the New York State Science and Technology Foundation.
(e) The term prompt payment means payment of a debt due and owing by the foundation within 30 days after receipt of an invoice, excluding legal holidays.
(f) The term proper invoice shall mean a written request for a contract payment that is submitted by a contractor to the foundation's designated payment office setting forth the description, price and quantity of goods, property or services delivered or rendered in accordance with the terms of the contract, in such form and supported by such other substantiating documentation as the foundation may reasonably require.
(g) The term receipt of a proper invoice shall mean the later of:
(h) The term setoff shall mean the reduction by the foundation of a payment due a contractor by an amount equal to the amount of an unpaid legally enforceable debt owed by the contractor to the foundation.