After receipt of materials from vendors, the prompt payment act requires that invoices get paid within?

• A. 30 days
• B. 15 days
• C. 60 days
• D. 45 days

Answer: (A)

The Prompt Payment Act sets a 30-day standard for government payments: once a proper invoice for materials or services is received, payment is due within 30 days. This default timing helps vendors receive timely compensation and applies even after materials have been received, as long as the invoice is proper. If there’s a dispute, the undisputed portion should still be paid within that 30-day window, while the disputed amount is resolved. Shorter terms like 15 days or longer terms like 45 or 60 days are not the default; only contractual terms that explicitly state different payment timelines would override this, otherwise 30 days is the rule.