New York ACH Liaison Designation is a designation that identifies financial institutions located in New York that are authorized to act as a point of contact for the New York Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network. This designation is provided by the New York State Banking Department and is required by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACA). New York ACH Liaisons are responsible for providing operational and technical support to other ACH participants, as well as being the primary contact for other ACH participants in the state. There are two types of New York ACH Liaison Designation: Primary Designation and Secondary Designation. Primary Designation is for those financial institutions that have a primary role in the New York ACH Network, while Secondary Designation is for those financial institutions that may need to provide additional support for the network.