Contract Monitoring Resources for Nonprofits

The Citywide Contract Monitoring Policy establishes how City departments monitor nonprofit contracts to make sure services are delivered as agreed and public funds are used transparently. The policy applies to nonprofit service contracts valued at $200,000 or more per year and sets consistent expectations across departments.

Under the policy, departments include clear service and outcome measures in contracts, require regular reporting, conduct at least one program monitoring activity each year, and engage with each contractor quarterly. The Controller’s Office provides Citywide oversight, publishes guidance and training, and administers corrective action to support consistency and continuous improvement.

• View the Controller's Office Programs, Policies, and Information on Nonprofit Contracting page to learn more about the Controller’s Office’s work on nonprofit policy and oversight.
• Visit the Citywide Nonprofit Monitoring and Capacity Building Program to get more information about the Controller's Office's program coordinating nonprofit and contract monitoring and capacity building.
• View the San Francisco Nonprofit Spending and Contracts dashboards for summary data on Citywide spending on nonprofit contractors. 
• View an interactive directory of accounting firms interested in conducting nonprofit financial audits. Nonprofit organizations can use this to connect with auditors that meet their needs.
• Explore the Public Information about City Contracts with Nonprofits page for an overview of how to find more information about nonprofit spending, performance, and services.
• Learn more about City policies and legislation related to contracting with nonprofits.