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Making Purchases with University Funds Policy

Policy Title: Making Purchases with University Funds
Policy Number: APPM 02-04 Effective Date: August 24, 2009
Purpose: To define what purchases can be made with University funds
Policy Creator: David Hanley
Revision Date and Author: August 28, 2009– Shannon Priem

Policy

This policy is a guide to the proper use of University funds and the use of the procurement card.


Procedure

When to use a Procurement Card (Acard)
• If you are making a purchase with University funds, it is always preferred that you use your Acard. Procurement cards typically have a monthly purchase limit of $4500.

When to Use Personal Funds
• There are certain circumstances when it is acceptable to use personal fund to make purchases on behalf of University business. This includes the following situations:
     • The business does not accept Mastercard
     • The person making the purchase does not have a Procurement card
     • You have exceeded your monthly spending limit of $4500
     • Your card is declined

Purchases over $4500
• Special procedures must be followed in order to make purchases that total greater than $4500. Please obtain a quote for the purchase in question and provide this to the staff accountant.