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PPA

Prompt Payment Act

Definition

The Prompt Payment Act requires federal agencies to pay contractors within specified timeframes and pay interest penalties when payments are late. The Act establishes payment due dates, interest calculation methods, and procedures for resolving payment disputes.

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