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Attention taxpayers and business owners: The increase in the general sales tax rate to 7% has been postponed. The general sales tax rate remains 6% through September 30, 2027.

The September 2026 revenue estimate has been released: OCFO Releases September 2026 Revenue Estimates for FY 2026-2030 | cfo

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Supplier Portal Resources

Supplier Portal Resources

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Setup Guidance

Step-by-step walkthrough of the MFA set up and sign in processes:               MFA Job Aid | MFA Video | MFA Phone Method | MFA Question Method

After MFA setup, allow 1 hour before signing in the DIFS Supplier Portal 
to create your DIFS supplier profile. This  brief delay ensures your account
is fully synchronized for smooth login and profile creation. Future logins
or password resets will not require a wait.

 

Resources

Below are resources to assist you with the DIFS Supplier Portal

 

 

REGISTRATION

1. DIFS Supplier Portal Registration Job Aid (updated 19-FEB-2025)

Use this job aid to register to do business with the District. This job aid shows how to enter Company details, add Contacts, Business Classifications and Bank Accounts

 

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MAINTENANCE

1. DIFS Existing Supplier Portal Self Service Job Aid

Use this job aid to update/add information to your existing business registration. This job aid shows how to update/add Address, Contacts, Bank Accounts and Business Classifications.

2. How to Validate or Update Bank Account Information

Use this Quick Reference Guide for steps to validate or update bank account information.

 

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PASS MODERNIZATION PROJECT GO-LIVE - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026

Procurement Suppliers - The DIFS Supplier Portal will replace the DC Vendor Portal starting on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Please review these key details in preparation for the November 2 go-live:

  • October 27, 2026: Supplier registrations and profile updates temporarily unavailable. Please login to DIFS beginning November 2, for self-service profile management.
  • October 30, 2026, 6:00 p.m.: Deadline to submit invoices to the DC Vendor Portal. Invoices submitted to the DC Vendor Portal that are not approved by October 30 will need to be re‑entered in DIFS on November 2.  
  • November 2, 2026: DIFS goes live for Procurement Supplier registration and self-service profile management.
  • September 30, 2027: Last day to access historical invoices in the DC Vendor Portal.

 

Please watch and read the following resources to prepare for the transition. 

1. Supplier Town Hall Session - Overview of the PASS Modernization Project, benefits of using DIFS Oracle Cloud, and learn about the upcoming resources for success.

  • Click here to watch the meeting recording and listen to the question and answer session at the end of the session.
  • Click here to view the presentation slides.

2. Supplier Lunch and Learn - Getting Ready for the DIFS Supplier Portal, overview of the DIFS Supplier Portal, and demo on uploading an invoice.

  • Click here to watch the meeting recording and listen to the question and answer session at the end of the session.
  • Click here to view the presentation slides.

3. Free Virtual Training - Virtual training for the District's new DIFS Supplier Portal will soon be available. Expected training dates are from Tuesday, October 27 - Thursday, October 29.  Details will be emailed and posted here when available.

 

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NOTICE OF GRANT AWARD (NOGA) SUPPLIERS

1. DIFS Supplier NOGA Submit Invoices and View Payments Job Aid 

Use this job aid to create Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) invoices against Purchase Orders that begin with 'P23'. This job aid shows how to create NOGA invoices, view an invoice and the payment status, and what to do if an invoice is 'Rejected'.

  • Click here to watch the DIFS Supplier Portal Webinar - Creating NOGA Invoices & Viewing Payments.

2. Handling Incomplete, Unsubmitted NOGA Invoices in the DIFS Supplier Portal Job Aid (NOGA Suppliers Only) 

Use this job aid to cancel incomplete, unsubmitted Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) invoices. This job aid includes step-by-step instructions for how to cancel incomplete, unsubmitted NOGA invoices in the DIFS Supplier Portal.  
 

3. View Purchase Orders in the DIFS Supplier Portal Job Aid (added May 2024)

This job aid shows step-by-step instructions for viewing Purchase Orders, to provide goods and/or services, issued to your company by a District Agency.

 

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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Forms

  • Form W-9 - Use the latest version of Form W-9 to provide your correct Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to the person required to file an information return with the IRS. (updated on 18-APR-2024)
  • Form W-8 BEN - Give Form W-8 BEN to the withholding agent or payer if you are a foreign person and you are the beneficial owner of an amount subject to withholding.

 

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