CITY OF BOSTON
Finance Academy
Finance Academy
ANNOUNCEMENT (7/14/26):
BAIS FN and HCM, the Supplier Portal, and ESS will be unavailable Friday, July 31st through the morning of Monday, August 3rd. Users may begin to experience limited access starting 5pm Thursday as systems are prepared for the downtime. Click here for more info on downtime logistics.
For support navigating the new BAIS FN user interface after the downtime, you can:
Review the What’s New in BAIS FN: Navigation + Personalization guide on the Document Library
Attend BAIS FN upgrade support office hours – see the Finance Dates & Deadlines Google calendar for details
Welcome to Finance Academy, the home for the City of Boston's internal finance resources. Whether you are new to your role, developing your understanding, or simply looking for the right document to perform your job duties, we're here to help!
Visit this page for support with Citywide finance functions, including:
Buying goods or services
Paying vendors
Issuing community grants
Submitting budget transfers
Processing payroll
Getting reimbursed for employee travel
Managing City assets, such as equipment or vehicles
And more!
Explore Finance Academy resources:
If you are a Boston Public Schools employee, visit the BPS Business Services website for BPS-specific finance resources.