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AUGUST 2026 | MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CONTRACT SERVICES |
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Letter from MOCS Director, Kim Yu
Dear Contracting Partners, we hope you had a great August!
While we hope you all are enjoying the last bits of summer, MOCS is looking ahead to the Fall season as we continue our focus on making it easier and more accessible to do business with the City.
As always, MOCS remains your guide and helper for all things procurement and contracting with the City. Whether you’re new to NYC procurement, Nonprofit Contracting, PASSPort or just need a refresher, we will always have plenty helpful resources to take advantage of. Here are a few favorites:
As you peruse this month's newsletter, don’t miss the important updates on the Fiscal Year 2027 Discretionary Awards and the Certified Payroll Reporting Requirement.
Explore what’s available!
Sincerely,
Kim L. Yu
MOCS Director
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 September 16:
Get Filed
in PASSPort
MOCS Webinar
Having difficulty getting filed in PASSPort? Wondering what's the point of it all?
Vendor Enrollment is necessary for the City to learn about your organization and how you plan to conduct business.
If you're not already filed in PASSPort, the September 16th webinar Get Filed in PASSPort will help you grasp the ins and outs of your enrollment process.
Learn which user roles are required, what disclosures & documents you’ll need, and how to fix common issues you'll run across. We'll also show you where to go for help if needed.
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FY27 Updates for Discretionary Awardees!
NOW! Check the status of your organization's Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Discretionary award(s) using the Discretionary Award Tracker!
Note, you must now create a Payee Information Portal (PIP) account for award clearance. Please complete this and any other outstanding requirements ASAP to secure your funding!
Refer to the Discretionary Award Process page for more information.
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FY27 Budget Reminder
Providers! Submit your FY27 Budgets/Purchase Orders (POs), and Change Requests (POCRs) ASAP!
Early submission allows agencies sufficient time to review and approve your budget, preventing delays in invoicing recoupments.
Invoices must be submitted monthly in accordance with your contract's invoice schedule. Missed or delayed monthly invoices may impact your organization's eligibility for future advance payments.
Head to the PASSPort Financials page for more information and resources.
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 True or False?
Test Your Knowledge!
1. Agencies and Vendors use the same portal to log in to PASSPort.
2. Vendors must be in Filed status to be able to respond to RFx in PASSPort.
3. Both Agencies and vendors can use Vendor Reports in PASSPort.
Scroll to the end of this Newsletter or click the button below to review the answers!
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NYC Online Database for Certified Payroll – September 2026
This is a reminder that NYS law section 220-j requires contractors and subcontractors to submit electronic certified payroll reports for public work contracts. In accordance, the City has developed an accessible database of payroll reports called the NYC Certified Payroll Portal.
All certified payroll reports for City contracts bid for on or after December 31, 2025, are required to be submitted electronically through the NYC Certified Payroll Portal. For more information, check out the Comptroller’s Website.
For first-time access to the City’s portal, prime contractors receive an email notification once the agency activates their prevailing wage contract and will need to log in by going to the M/WBE Compliance Management System.
Once set up in the City’s portal, prime contractors can designate their subcontractors on a project so that the subcontractors can be similarly notified for account set up.
Contractors experiencing issues accessing the portal should reach out to: support@ecomplysolutions.com.
For more information, check out the Help Center, where contractors can find resources and register for training sessions on the Training Dashboard or using the links below.
Introduction to eComply for Vendors
9/2 @1pm • 9/16 @1pm • 9/23 @11am • 9/24 @1pm
Certified Payroll and Hourly Reporting for Vendors
9/4 @11am • 9/8 @1pm • 9/17 @1pm • 9/29 @11am
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 Video Spotlight: What To Know? Contract Action Inquiries
In the latest What To Know video, the MOCS team advises on how properly setting up your LL34 contacts can help keep your contract(s) on track.
Vendors and providers provisioned with the Vendor Admin role should keep their Vendor Profile updated regularly by assigning roles, selecting the LL34 Contact box, and adding required details in PASSPort.
Be sure to complete all the steps, upload required documents and regularly check the Award Milestones tracker for required actions.
To view this and past videos, visit the MOCS YouTube channel.
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 Understanding the CORE Method of Citywide Procurement
Everyone wants to know how to get contracts. Vendors who have successfully contracted with us communicate clearly, run an organized business, conduct research, and execute the steps outlined in the Path to Contracting with the City.
Want to know more about this winning strategy? Remember C.O.R.E. Over the next 4 months, we’ll show you how to Communicate, Organize, Research, and Execute your way to contracting with NYC.
Here are the answers to the questions from the top:
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False. Agencies and vendors use different portals. agencies use BuyWise and vendors use the MOCS website.
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False. Vendors do not need to be Filed to be able to respond to an RFx. Learn more here.
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True. Both Agencies and vendors can use Vendor Reports. Learn more here.
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