Procurement Services | University at Albany

Welcome to Procurement Services

Our mission is to provide integrity and quality procurement services to the University community, thereby ensuring the success of the University in fulfilling its mission of world-renowned education.

As an agency of the State of New York, we are subject to statute. We are here to help you navigate the rules and restrictions associated with purchases made with your funding.

Access a glossary of terms.

Fiscal Year End Critical Dates 2023-2024

Review the Fiscal Year End Business Offices Critical Dates memo.

Accounting, Budget & Purchasing Year End Calendar

Print a PDF of this year end calendar.

Friday, April 12, 2024: State and IFR funded purchases over $25,000 must be received by Purchasing.
Friday, May 10, 2024: State and IFR funded purchases up to $24,999 must be received by Purchasing.
Friday, June 21, 2024: Grainger, VWR, Fisher, Krackler: Last day to order online with 2023‐2024 funds.
Begin 2024-2025 Fiscal Year
- Monday, July 1, 2024 to Sunday, July 7, 2024 (estimate): State / SUNY Financial Systems will be unavailable.
- Friday, July 19, 2024: Last day to request payroll journals
- Friday, July 26, 2024: Accounting should receive all items (Invoices and AP‐102's) necessary to process voucher payments and guarantee payment out of 2023‐2024 funds.
- Thursday, August 1, 2024: Begin process of disencumbering purchase orders & contracts against FY 2023‐2024. Possibly earlier, if mandated by SUNY.

Please Read: Changes to Procurement Legislation

The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) and the New York State Legislature passed bill A00624 / S02219, which has been signed into law by Governor Hochul.

This law, effective March 17, 2023, amends the existing procurement flexibility that SUNY has had in place since 2011, and establishes a new level of oversight authority that will require prior approval from OSC.

All Purchase Orders and Contracts for goods, services, construction, and construction related services will now require prior approval by the NYS Attorney General (AG) and the State Comptroller where the aggregate of the procurement is valued at $75,000 or greater. (Previously, the threshold was $250,000.)

All Purchase Orders and Contracts for goods, services, construction, and construction related services with aggregate purchases over a twelve (12) month period and one-time procurements of $200,000 or more off a NYS Office of General Services (OGS) centralized contract will now require OSC approval. (Previously, no approval was required.)

It is essential that this information be kept in mind prior to the start of any procurement and note that the review/approval period for OSC is now 75 days from receipt and after AG approval. (Previously, OSC review/approval was 30 days from receipt.)

Please contact Procurement Services for additional guidance and advice.

New Frontiers to Health

Scientists can identify the origins of diseases by studying how RNA turns genes on and off, potentially leading to innovative disease treatments and possible cures.

Biological Science grad student Marissa Louis in RNA lab

Unique RNA Research Opportunities

The RNA Institute offers unique opportunities to researchers and trainees for collaboration and interdisciplinary research. We have more than 50 faculty working to understand the role of RNA in fundamental biological processes, developing RNA as a tool for science and harnessing this knowledge to improve human health.

The RNA Institute is more than just a modern research facility. We are a collection of diverse and talented researchers and laboratories united by a common goal in understanding the role of RNA across different fields, including biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, physics, and nanobiosciences. RNA forms the basis of our research, it is the common element that we study, build, modify and analyze as well as the building blocks that we use to construct tools, reporters, and therapies.

RNA Training

Our RNA Training Programs provide a multi-disciplinary curriculum with a focus on RNA and its health-related benefits. We develop our future science leaders by providing trainees from high school to post-doc students and beyond with comprehensive access to faculty, techniques, and collaborations within Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, and Nanobiosciences. Our training includes the Doctoral RNA Training Program and the Undergraduate Summer Fellowship.

Ken Halvorsen and student researcher of the RNA Institute

Supporting Diversity and Inclusivity in STEM

One of The RNA Institute's strengths is the diversity of our faculty's research and range of disciplines. However, the diversity of our faculty and trainees lags behind the University at Albany's undergraduate population and surrounding communities. In line with UAlbany's mission to ensure that diversity, in its people and in its ideas, drives excellence in everything that it does, the Institute launched a multi-pronged approach to increase diversity and support inclusivity at the Institute and across STEM disciplines.

The RNA Institute hosted its inaugural RNA Day, inviting local students from the New York State’s Science Technology Entry Program (STEP) and Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region

The RNA Institute News

Eight UAlbany Students Win 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence

April 16, 2024

Eight UAlbany students will be recognized Thursday with the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest award the State University of New York bestows upon a student.

Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications

March 28, 2024

The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.

Sullivan Award Honors PhD Students in Nanobioscience, Advanced Materials

March 28, 2024

Students Michael Dolan and Sri Saravana Konganapuram Narasimma Bharathi of UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering winners of the John J. Sullivan Professional Development Award for 2023-24, presented annually to CNSE graduate students to enable experiential and scholarly opportunities within nanotechnology or related fields during their studies.