APRIL 2026 | MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CONTRACT SERVICES

A Message from MOCS Director,
Kim L. Yu

Dear Valued Partners, Thank you for your continued partnership with New York City. Your work helps deliver essential services, infrastructure, and opportunities to millions of New Yorkers every day. At MOCS, we remain committed to building a stronger, more equitable future together through partnership, innovation, and service. We know your time and expertise are valuable, and we are focused on improving processes, reducing barriers, and strengthening communication so you can compete and succeed in doing business with the City. We encourage you to stay engaged, share feedback, and take advantage of available resources and opportunities. Sincerely, Kim L. Yu Director, Mayor's Office of Contract Services

Upcoming Training

May 6th:
Finding Contracting Opportunities in PASSPort (live webinar)
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May 12th:
Subcontracting in PASSPort for Prime Vendors (live webinar)
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May 13th:
Finding Contracting Opportunities for Nonprofits (live webinar)
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May 19th:
Budget Submission
(live webinar)
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May 20th:
Submitting a Bid or Proposal in PASSPort
(live webinar)
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May 21st:
Submitting Invoices
(live webinar)
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FY27 Advances Require Timely FY26 Invoice Submission

Attention providers: FY27 advances will be 50% as outlined in NYC Local Law 156. However, receiving these advances depends on the timely and complete submission of FY26 invoices. Providers who submit all FY26 invoices will qualify for the advance; missing or incomplete invoices will delay payments.

If you need support, use MOCS resources or join our 1:1 office hours for help with invoice submission. Stay on track to ensure your funds are released without delay

NYC Certified Payroll Portal

Remember, NYS law section 220-j requires all  prime contractors and subcontractors to submit e-certified payroll reports for public work contracts.

All certified payroll reports for City contracts bid for on or after December 31, 2025, must be submitted through the NYC Certified Payroll Portal.

For first-time access, prime contractors will receive an email notification once the agency activates their prevailing wage contract in the portal. The prime contractors will need to log in by clicking here.

Once set up in the portal, the prime contractors can then designate their subcontractors on the project so that the subcontractors can be similarly notified to log in.

For more information on the City’s requirements, please check out the NYC Comptroller’s website.

Please Share Your Feedback

We hope you’ve had a chance to explore Vendor Reports in PASSPort. The reports give vendors access to key data on solicitations (RFx), contracts, and financials—making it easy to stay up to date on invoices, advances, contract budgets, and more.

Help us improve! Please take a brief survey:

Submit your responses by Friday, May 15, 2026. The survey should take only a few minutes to complete. Your feedback will help inform future enhancements and ensure the reports are meeting your needs.

Visit the PASSPort Vendor Reports Guide, now updated with video demos for helpful tips.

NYC Mayor: First 100 Days in Review

"In his first 100 days, Mayor Mamdani has delivered results for New Yorkers.

On Day 8, the Mayor joined Governor Hochul to announce a historic $1.2 billion investment in universal child care, including a 1,000-seat expansion of 3-K. This fall, the Mamdani administration will offer full-day, full-year 2-K seats for the first time in city history.

The administration has also secured more than $9 million in restitution for workers and small businesses, expanded protected time off for 4.3 million workers and delivered $34 million in repairs, settlements and judgements on behalf of tenants.” –City of New York

Click here to read the press release

Welcome MOCS CIO: Tom Chow

We are thrilled to welcome Tom Chow as the newest member of the MOCS team!

Tom joins us as First Deputy Director and Chief Information Officer, bringing extensive experience in technology and operations leadership. He will help lead key areas of the agency’s work, including our technology portfolio and internal operations.

Please join us in welcoming Tom to the MOCS team!

Contracting Roadmap

Want to learn how to do business with the City of New York?

The Contracting Roadmap, posted on the Mayor's Office of Contract Services website, will guide you through the process. This roadmap lists out the five crucial steps that vendors must follow to work with the city, such as finding and responding to contract opportunities.

Start your contracting journey today by clicking below for more information!

MENA Ownership Disclosure Option in PASSPort

Middle Eastern and North African-owned (MENA) businesses can now self-identify in PASSPort.

Refer to the Self-Declare Certifications and Classifications guide for step-by-step instructions on how to submit self-identification disclosures in PASSPort. For a list of MENA populations, consult Table 1 found in this U.S. census article.

Providing self-identifying information in PASSPort (such as M/WBE certification, Veteran-owned, MENA-owned, Worker Cooperative, and more) helps inform citywide initiatives and certification programs.

Streamlining Budget and Encumbrance Workflows

MOCS will soon introduce a new decoupling enhancement to streamline contract, budget, and encumbrance workflows in PASSPort. Retroactive contracts across all industries will no longer require PO encumbrances.

For HHS agencies, new POs will allow advances to be created and submitted independently, with an encumbrance bypass when completed in FMS.

In addition, a true budget auto-approval will apply to modifications under 10% of a budget line, reducing processing time. To save time all HHS budget lines will be defaulted to invoiceable, except for unallocated and allowance.

These updates will reduce delays, simplify processing, and help ensure providers are paid faster.

Nominations Are Open: The Excellence in Human Service Delivery Awards!

The Mayor's Office of Nonprofits Services has opened nominations for the Excellence in Human Service Delivery Awards (EHSDAs)! The EHSDAs recognize nonprofits and city staff who go above and beyond for New Yorkers. Nominate by May 8th.

City employees: Do you know a city‑contracted nonprofit that’s doing amazing work in the community?
Nonprofits: Want to shout out a city employee who’s been your organization’s MVP?

Show them some love and submit your nominations here!
Questions? Contact the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services at askmons@mons.nyc.gov.

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