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Supervisors hear progress report on nonprofit contracting reforms; agencies cite electronic invoicing and joint monitoring
Summary
Officials and nonprofit partners told the committee that work on 13 task‑force recommendations is underway: standardized contract formats, consolidated monitoring, electronic invoicing and pilot electronic payments, with continued rollout tied to contract renewals; the committee agreed to follow up in about a year.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee received an update on the Board‑commissioned nonprofit contracting task force and steps city departments have taken to streamline procurement and monitoring for community‑based organizations.
Supervisor Sophie Maxwell said the task force — formed roughly five to six years earlier — aims to reduce paperwork and speed payments so nonprofits can spend more effort on service delivery. Dave Curdo, director of contracts at the Human Services Agency, said all 13 task‑force recommendations are in implementation, though some changes occur as contracts and grants renew. Curdo highlighted: standard contract formats so contractors do not face different templates across city agencies; elimination of repetitive supporting documents; consolidating monitoring so multiple departments do one joint review; and ongoing training and shared materials.
Department of Public Health representatives described electronic invoicing and a pilot for electronic payment deposits that reduce check processing times. Sherilyn Adams of Larkin Street Youth Services and Debbie Lerman of the San Francisco Human Services Network said contractors have noted tangible improvements in communication and timely certification, and they praised the Controller's Office for joint monitoring and training resources.
Linda Davis of the Department of Children, Youth and Families said DCYF, HSA and First 5 issued an $11,000,000 RFP for early care and education and plan to consolidate selected contracts to reduce administrative burden. Peg Stevenson (Controller's Office) pointed to a public finance guide and training materials posted on the controller site and said joint monitoring has produced meaningful, shareable reports.
Committee members and nonprofit representatives recommended ongoing outreach, with one request to return in about a year for a progress report. The committee continued the item to the call of the chair for future review; no votes or ordinance actions were taken at this meeting.
