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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Commitment to honoring and supporting the nonprofit sector
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Lisa Flores emphasizes the administration's deep commitment to supporting the nonprofit sector beyond just systemic changes. She acknowledges the invaluable contributions of nonprofits and pledges to ensure they have the necessary resources to continue serving New Yorkers effectively.
- Flores stresses that the work is about more than just systems; it's about honoring the nonprofit sector's contributions
- The administration aims to cut through bureaucracy and ensure timely payments to providers
- There's a focus on easing the burden on nonprofits and valuing their work
- Flores expresses a commitment to ongoing innovation and collaboration to help nonprofits thrive in New York City
Lisa Flores
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But this work is about more than systems.
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It's about a commitment to honor the nonprofit sector's invaluable contributions and guarantee they have the resources needed to continue serving New Yorkers.
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Together, we launched multi phase backlog initiatives focused on both aged invoices and unregistered contracts.
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Our human service agencies recently dispersed over $1,300,000,000 from 7,600 invoices at the end of last year through this initiative, And we are just winding down about an eight week contract backlog sprint, focusing on submitting a portfolio of contracts to the controller.
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And so far, we've already submitted over $730,000,000 worth of those contracts.
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To the providers who deliver critical services every day, we see you and we value you.
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We are committed to easing your burden.
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The reforms we've outlined are just the beginning, and we look forward to building on this momentum together.
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With smarter alignment, stronger collaboration, and ongoing innovation, we can ensure that New York City remains a place where those who serve others also can thrive.