In the past year, Illinois, California and New York have experienced cash flow problems that kept them from paying their bills on time. Vendors, nonprofits, universities and local governments have had to wait months to be paid.
Behind on Bills
October 19, 2010
- Stateline Story
- Budget, Safety Net
In Illinois, Late Payments Fray the Safety Net
BEHIND ON BILLS: PART ONE: Lately, nonprofits delivering human services in Illinois have had to wait six months and sometimes more to get paid. The strain is beginning to show. More
October 20, 2010
- Stateline Story
- Budget, Higher Education
On Campus, a Long Wait for State Checks
BEHIND ON BILLS: PART TWO In California and Illinois, delayed state payments for higher ed expenses are taking a toll on students and the institutions they attend. More
October 21, 2010
- Stateline Story
- Budget, Safety Net
Unpaid State Bills Shift Burden to Local Governments
BEHIND ON BILLS: PART THREE By delaying payments, New York and Illinois have turned their own cash flow problems into trouble for local governments that are in a worse position to handle it. More