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King County DCHS says recent systems changes cut invoice processing time; capital payments remain timing challenge
Summary
DCHS told the committee that new contract systems, added fiscal staff and tighter coordination with central county finance have reduced average internal invoice processing to about nine days, though time‑sensitive housing capital wire payments require special handling.
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) told the Housing, Health and Human Services Committee on April 1 that process improvements implemented in 2023–24 — a new contract management system, added fiscal staff, and closer coordination with King County Finance (FBOD) — reduced average internal invoice processing time to around nine days and that FBOD typically completes an ACH or check payment within 48 hours after DCHS submits a requisition.
The presentation was offered in response to a 2024 budget proviso directing DCHS to present a plan to improve payment timelines for housing providers and human services contractors. DCHS officials said collecting and paying grants is a multi‑step "relay" involving contract setup, program manager review, finance review and central accounts…
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