capital equipment,

cash advances.

contracts (including leases),

contributions to civic or non-profit causes (see guidelines above),

construction, repairs and maintenance to facilities including window treatments (see Renovations to Facilities Policy),

entertainment expenses except those permitted by the Entertainment Policy.

gifts or gift certificates,

independent contractors (i.e., 1099 vendors),

interest charges,

Internet auctions.

payments to other University departments or campuses,

personal expenses (see Travel Policy),

purchases > $1,999,

purchases prohibited by University policy, grant or research contract, or which violate the University’s tax-exempt status (i.e., political lobbying or political action committees),

purchases required to be made on a purchase order,

salary expenses, payroll advances, personal loans,

traffic citations or other fines for University or personal vehicles (these are personal expenses),

University parking permits (these are personal expenses).