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MAY 2026 | MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CONTRACT SERVICES |
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Message from MOCS Director, Kim Yu
Dear Valued Partners,
As May comes to a close, New York City enters one of its most exciting and hopeful seasons. Across the five boroughs, families are celebrating graduations, preparing for summer vacations, and embracing new career opportunities. Whether you are launching a business or know someone starting an internship, the spirit of our city is ever-evolving.
The close of May also marks the final month of Fiscal Year 2026, a time when we reflect on the progress we have made together and prepare for important work ahead. Likewise, May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. MOCS celebrates the contributions of AAPI communities– whose cultures, leadership, and public service enrich New York City in innovative ways.
As always, MOCS and I thank you for your partnership, feedback, and dedication to public service. We are grateful for the work we accomplish together and look forward to building a stronger, more equitable city alongside you.
Sincerely,
Kim L. Yu
Director and City Chief Procurement Officer
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Upcoming
Training
June 9th:
Subcontracting in PASSPort for Prime Vendors (live webinar)
Register here
June 16th:
Budget Submission
(live webinar)
Register here
June 17th:
Completing Contract Award Tasks (live webinar)
Register here
June 18th:
Submitting Invoices
(live webinar)
Register here
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 Explore MOCS Training Videos on YouTube
Missed one of our live training webinars? Visit the MOCS YouTube page to access pre-recorded trainings and helpful resources designed to support nonprofits and vendors throughout the City contracting process.
Whether you are learning PASSPort basics, reviewing procurement requirements, or looking for guidance, our library is available to help you navigate with confidence.
Be sure to subscribe and check back regularly as new trainings and resources are added throughout the year.
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 Complete Your Discretionary Award Clearance Requirements
Nonprofits with pending discretionary award clearances are encouraged to complete all required procedural steps as soon as possible to help avoid delays in contract registration and payment processing. Missing or incomplete items may affect award timelines and contract execution.
If you have any questions about outstanding requirements or your clearance status, please check out the Discretionary Award Process page for more information.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
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 Use Vendor Reports for Fiscal Year-End Reporting
As the June 30 fiscal year end approaches, now is a great time to use Vendor Reports in PASSPort to support your organization’s reporting needs. Vendor Reports can help you review activity throughout the year and download charts and data that may be useful for internal reporting, presentations, and recordkeeping.
To access Vendor Reports, go to: PASSPort > Vendor Reporting.
Have you used Vendor Reports before? If so, please take a few minutes to complete our Vendor Reports Survey by Monday, June 15, 2026.
Your feedback helps us improve the reports and better support vendors in the future.
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 Is Your PASSPort Account Current?
To help keep contracts and payments moving smoothly, make sure your PASSPort profile is current. This includes updating contact information, organizational documents, disclosures, and any required compliance materials.
Keeping your information up to date can help prevent delays during the contracting process. Visit our Resources Library and our Check out the FAQs for help navigating PASSPort or identifying outstanding items.
Quick Tips:
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 Spotlight: June "What to Know" Campaign
This month, MOCS is continuing our What to Know series with helpful PASSPort tips designed to support vendors through every stage of the contracting process.
June topics include:
- Login Assistance
- Prequalification
Follow along on our social media channels for future updates, resources, and helpful tips!
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 Help Us Create Helpful Content!
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be gathering feedback from our community to help shape future social media content. We want to know what topics, resources, and updates would be most helpful to you.
Whether you’re interested in PASSPort tips, procurement guidance, contract updates, event highlights, funding opportunities, or behind-the-scenes content, your input helps us create content that better serves New Yorkers.
Complete the form linked below and let us know what you’d like to see more of from MOCS on social media!
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