Procurement, Continued

When not to

The Procurement Card may not be used for: use a

Procurement

card

The Procurement Card may not be used for:

  • 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).

Note: Receipts must be submitted for all Procurement Card transactions.

Contact the Purchasing Department to obtain a Procurement Card.

Related Policy Procurement Card Policy.

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