Billing Information

The Louisiana Administrative Code Title 34:539 states:

F.   Invoices. Upon delivery of each order (or completion of services) and its acceptance by the state agency, the supplier shall bill the state agency by means of invoice and the invoice shall make reference to the purchase order number, contract award number, and/or purchase requisition number. All invoices shall be submitted by the supplier on the supplier’s own invoice forms, in duplicate, directly to the accounting office of the state agency as required by the purchase order.

Following these procedures will assist in avoiding any delays in processing payment.

Invoices should be forwarded or mailed to:

Southeastern Louisiana UniversityController’s OfficeSLU 10720Hammond, LA 70402-0800

G.  Payment.

1. After receipt and acceptance of order and receipt of valid invoice, payment will be made by the state agency within 30 days. Payment will be made at the respective unit prices shown on the bid or price schedule, less any percentages off list price, less federal excise tax (unless otherwise specified), less cash discount earned.
2. If a state agency without reasonable cause fails to make any payment due within 90 days of the due date prescribed by contract, the state agency shall pay a penalty in accordance with R.S. 39:1695.

LA Revised Statute 39:1695 – Late payment to business; penalty paid by state agency

LA Revised Statute 13:4202 – Rates of judicial interest

Judicial Interest Rate Determination for Current Year