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Purchasing and Accounts Payable Office

⚠️Fiscal Year-End Purchasing Reminder

To use current fiscal year funding (FY25/26), all purchase orders (POs) must be received by our office no later than June 20, 2026.

Please plan ahead and submit orders early. All FY25/26 purchases must be for goods or services that will be received by June 30, 2026.

P-Cards remain active year-round. POs are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Orders not completed or received by June 20 will be charged to FY26/27. Please wait until July 1 to submit orders for the new fiscal year (FY26/27).


The Purchasing and Accounts Payable Office provides efficient and responsive service to the University in the procurement of goods and services reflecting the best interest and protection of the University, gaining the highest possible value within New York State laws and regulations.

The Purchasing and Accounts Payable Office is accountable for all procurement from State Operations, DIFR, IFR, and Current Restricted Funds, which are subject to the NYS Finance Law, State Agency Regulations, Executive Branch Directives and State University Policy.

Use the search field below to locate Purchasing & Accounts Payable Office pages and resources within this section of the website.

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Buyer’s Guide

Policies

Staff

How-to Guides and Videos

P-Card How-to Videos

Travel How-to Videos

Project Sunlight

Student Affiliation Agreements

Minority, Women and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses MWBE/SDVOB

Purchasing Guidelines