DOE behind in vendor payments

The Guam Department of Education is behind in paying vendors, including Guam Cleaning Masters. According to acting superintendent Joe Sanchez, vendors that the department owes have been informing DOE they are having difficulty making payroll because of the late payments.

Sanchez said, "We understand that these companies and small businesses have to cover their own costs and that when we are behind in paying them, it makes it very difficult for them to maintain their services."

He said as for Guam Cleaning Masters, the payment will be made Monday.