# Chief Procurement Officer and City Comptroller ordered to implement direct pay program to administer construction escrow to pay prime contractors and subcontractors for work performed on city construction contracts

- Record number: **Or2026-0027293**
- Type: Order; category: City Council
- Status: In Committee
- Sponsor: [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32nd Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- Submitted Date: Jul 15, 2026
- Introduction Date: Jul 15, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=30AAE5D0-7F80-F111-AB0E-001DD80216AA)

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