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Learn about different types of transfers and how to determine when to use each type.
A revenue transfer is the moving of cash that has already been posted to another account.
An expenditure transfer moves Payroll and Other than Personal Service (OTPS) expenditures between accounts.
An allocation transfer or budget revision is used to move allocations between accounts or budget categories.
An inter-agency journal transfer is used for making payments to and receiving payments from other SUNY schools and New York State agencies. Transfers are between State accounts (IFR or State Operating) only.