The Office of the Chief Financial Officer announced an upcoming transition to a new contract management system for the University. This system will replace the current manual methods with an electronic workflow aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency. The system will standardize processes, automate workflows, and offer stakeholders a platform to search for and review contracts.
Staff from the Comptroller’s Office have been working with campus partners to gather input and support for implementing the system. The rollout will be phased, with the first phase supporting purchase order-based contracts for goods and services, non-purchase-order-based agreements, and those related to Fiscal Affairs. Phase 1 is expected to launch on July 1, with full usage anticipated by the end of fiscal year 2026.
Ashley Collins, the University’s Associate Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, will oversee purchase order-based contracts. The Comptroller’s Office will manage non-purchase order contracts, such as those for performers and athletic events. The Office of Fiscal Affairs will handle school partnership agreements and memoranda of understanding with other institutions.
Future phases will expand to include sponsored-related grants and other contracts. To assist users with the transition, the Comptroller’s Office will offer demonstrations and training sessions starting May 15 and continuing through the end of fiscal year 2026.
For inquiries, individuals can contact the Comptroller’s Office at comptroller@syr.edu or call 315.443.3765.
