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Request for a public hearing

Audit City Procurement and Implement Quick Pay Policy

Last activity September 2, 2026 (17 days ago)

  1. Introduced

    January 15, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City Council ordered a hearing to audit Boston’s procurement processes, procedures, and progress. It aims to identify barriers for minority- and women-owned businesses, evaluate outreach to diverse vendors, and explore a quick-pay policy to improve cash flow for micro and small businesses in city contracting.

Affects minority-owned businesses and women-owned businesses

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, and Julia Mejia

Now with the Committee on Labor and Economic Development

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Official title

Order for a hearing to audit the City of Boston's procurement processes, procedures and progress.

Timeline

  1. January 28, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council