Transcript Disbursement Methods

Disbursement Methods
Business Manager Curriculum
February 2014
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Agenda
1. Introduction
2. High-level overview of disbursement processes
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P-Card
e-Procurement
Complex Payments
Travel
Petty Cash
3. Discussion and wrap-up
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Purchasing Card (P-Card)
Annette Heller
Purchasing Card Administrator
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P-Card Program Overview
1. The purpose of the University’s P-card program is to simplify
purchasing processes.
2. The program is designed to maintain accountability while reducing
the cycle time and administrative burden of procurement procedures
such as purchase requisitions and orders, direct pay requests, and
reimbursement requests.
3. Purchase Limits:
• Single purchase limit is $2,500
• Daily limit is $5,000
• Monthly limit is $25,000
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P-Card Program Overview
Benefits to the Campus
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Simplifies process for making purchases
— Examples: Conference registration fees; subscriptions to professional journals
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Reduces the need to use personal funds and submit reimbursement requests
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Reduces the need for travel advances, check prepayments, and AAA
voucher codes
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Provides convenience, security, and flexibility to make small dollar purchases
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Expedites access to goods since payment is immediate
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Allows for flexibility and can be modified and customized to meet each
department’s needs
P-Card Roles and Responsibilities
Accountholder
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Use the P-card according to internal policies and procedures
Maintain card in secure location at all times
Ensure spending limits and allotted budget are not exceeded
Ensure NC sales and use tax is not charged on purchases
Ensure a Travel Authorization (TA) is fully approved before prepaying travel
expenses
• Obtain a receipt (vendor name, date of purchase, item description and total
amount of purchase) for each purchase and submit to Reconciler
• Provide additional information regarding expenses to Reconciler as
necessary
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P-Card Roles and Responsibilities
Reconciler
• Receive receipts from Accountholder
• Compare receipts with transactions in Bank of America Works™
• Review and sign-off on transactions in Works:
– Provide supporting comments (e.g. description, business purpose)
– Ensure correct fund, organization and account code are used
• Reconcile discrepancies with Accountholder when necessary
• Assemble reconciliation packet (billing statement and receipts) for Approver
and sign-off on reconciliation packet
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P-Card Roles and Responsibilities
Approver
• Ensure p-card usage and activity is in compliance with internal policies and
procedures
• Review reconciliation packet with transactions in Works:
– Ensure comments are documented
– Ensure correct fund, organization and account code are used
– Flag transactions as necessary
• Sign-off on transactions in Works and the reconciliation packet
• Ensure reconciliation packet is submitted to Travel & Complex Payments by
the required dated
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P-Card Roles and Responsibilities
Department Head
• Provides fiscal oversight and management of business operations within
his/her department
• Selects department employees for participation in the UNC Charlotte
Purchasing Card Program based upon business need and ability to fulfill
program requirements
• Monitors the use of the p-card in his/her department, taking appropriate
action with departmental staff when required
• Ensures FLSA-subject staff members are performing p-card activities during
regular work hours or with the advanced approval of their supervisor if
overtime is required to complete task
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P-Card Roles and Responsibilities
Purchasing Card Administrator
• Provides program management and oversight
• Develops and delivers effective training for users
• Ensures program compliance and quality assurance
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P-Card – Levels of Review
Cardholder
Transaction
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Level 1:
Level 2:
Reconciler
Approver
Level 3:
Level 4:
P-Card
Administrator
(transaction
level)
P-Card
Administrator
(reconciliation
packet)
P-Card – Discussion Questions
1. Who currently has a P-Card?
– What efficiencies/advantages has your department experienced from using the
P-Card?
– What challenges have you encountered in using the P-Card in your department?
2. If your department does not yet have a P-Card, what barriers do you
see that prevent you from obtaining a card?
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P-Card – Key Points
• Substantial efficiency benefits available to departments and the
University in using P-card
– Especially beneficial for travel-related transactions
• Defined roles and responsibilities help ensure adequate monitoring
and oversight of card activity
– Cardholder, Approver, Reconciler, Administrator
• Refer to Financial Services’ resources and guidance to implement
and/or expand P-card usage within your department
– Purchasing Card Manual
– P-Card Training
– “Resources” tab of Financial Services website
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e-Procurement
Scott Brechtel
Purchasing Manager
Jerri Painter
Invoice Payment Supervisor
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e-Procurement Overview
• UNC Charlotte’s e-Procurement program enables the University to utilize
product catalogs that are custom built by each supplier and backed by a
competitively bid contract.
• By using the 49er Mart platform, the purchase-to-pay business process is
automated and eliminates the need for much of the paper processing that
was central to the previous system.
• The State of North Carolina sets the guidelines that the University must
follow.
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e-Procurement Overview
Purchasing Office’s Role and Responsibilities
• Ensure adherence to North Carolina laws and rules governing purchases
• Extension of the State’s Purchase & Contract division with delegated
purchasing authority
• Initiate term contracts to make ordering easier at the departmental level
• Review of vendor contracts
• Single point of contact with vendors
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e-Procurement – 49er Mart
49er Mart is a web-based, e-procurement system that streamlines the
requisition and purchase order process:
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One-stop shopping for catalog and non-catalog items
Reduce time and effort in the purchasing process
Cost savings through contract supplier aggregation
Improved business practices via approval workflows
Increased efficiency with the use of central invoicing and electronic receiving
Produce, in conjunction with Banner, accurate and more timely financial
information
e-Procurement – 49er Mart
Goods and services may be procured multiple ways using 49er Mart:
• Hosted Catalogs
• Punch-Out Catalogs
• Non-Catalog Form to order from all other vendors
• Specialized forms:
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General Services
Change Request
After-the-Fact
Non-Compliant
• Multi-Invoice Service Orders
• Complete instructions available through the 49er Mart online Moodle course
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49er Mart – Roles and Responsibilities
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Requester: A 49er Mart role which authorizes a user to shop and apply
accounting codes.
– Requesters can place an order, which submits the requisition into the
approval workflow, or assign the cart to another requester to enter funding
information.
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Approver: A 49er Mart role which authorizes the user to approve
requisition workflow steps based on accounting codes and dollar value.
– Approvers may either approve the requisition, return the requisition to the
requestor with a note detailing why, reject line items on the requisition or
reject the entire requisition.
– Approvers will be notified via email when a requisition has been submitted for
approval. The email contains a link directly into the appropriate approval area.
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49er Mart – Closing the Transaction
• Receiving should be completed as ordered items are actually received. Do
not wait until the full order is received; enter multiple partial receipts as
needed.
• When the invoice is processed against a purchase order, the Requestor will
receive an email that receiving is needed.
• 49er Mart will post the receiving and return a receipt number and the PO #.
The PO# can be clicked on to review any details regarding the PO, including
the updated Receipt Status.
• Payment will not be made to the vendor until receiving is completed by the
department
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49er Mart Flowchart
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e-Procurement – Spend Analysis
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Purchasing periodically monitors departmental spend
Compliance issues are addressed
Opportunities for cost savings are investigated
Contact your Purchasing Agent with questions
Bidding and Contract Requirements
• All procurement requests are subject to the State’s established thresholds for
bidding and contract regulations (see University Policy 601.11)
– Cumulative purchases throughout the year
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$5,000
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$5,000.01 $25,000
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$25,000
• Requests $5,000 and under may generally be ordered from
the supplier of your choice
• Informal bid required
• Formal bid process required
• Posted to the State’s Interactive Purchasing System website
• Anything over $500,000 exceeds the University’s delegation
• Competition waiver may be approved through use of a Sole-Source
Justification Memo (SSJ)
• Requests may NOT be split into multiple smaller requests to avoid the
bidding requirements
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Contractual Services
Purchasing Agents are the source for accurate answers on how to proceed
with a contract
• Contract types available:
– State of North Carolina
– Consortiums (E&I; US Communities)
– UNCC bid/RFP contracts
• Convenience contracts for campus:
– Shredding Service; Moving Services
• Negotiation of individual departmental contracts
• Reviewing and negotiating of Terms & Conditions
• Templates available from Purchasing:
– Independent Contractor Agreement
– Personal Services Agreement
• Other useful contract forms:
– Independent Contractor Checklist
– Contract Checklist
• Many contracts available in the “Contracts” section of 49er Mart
• Consultants require special approval in addition to the contract
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e-Procurement – Discussion Questions
1. How has the user of 49er Mart / e-Procurement improved efficiencies
in your department?
2. What challenges have you encountered in using 49er Mart / eProcurement processes in your department?
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e-Procurement and Purchasing – Key Points
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Be familiar with State/University procurement and bidding thresholds
and requirements
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49er Mart should be used for ordering both catalog and non-catalog
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Reinforce with your department that vendor invoices should be sent
directly to Accounts Payable
• Refer to Financial Services’ resources and guidance to more effectively
use 49er Mart in your department
– 49er Mart training course in Moodle
– “Resources” tab of Financial Services website
– Contact your Purchasing Agent
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Complex Payments
Megan Hauser
Tax Manager
Julie Hughes
Travel & Complex Payments Supervisor
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Complex Payments – Overview
What is a “complex payment”?
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Scholarship
Stipend
Honorarium
Prizes and awards
Payments to independent contractors
Dual-employment payments
Food purchases
Personal reimbursements (non-travel)
Any payment to an individual classified as a foreign national / non-resident
alien for tax purposes
Complex Payments – Concepts and Tax Implications
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Worker classification:
– Should the worker be classified as an employee or independent contractor?
– Determination must take place prior to performance of any services
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NC 4% withholding:
– NC Statute requires withholding at a rate of 4% on payments of more than
$1,500 during a calendar year for certain personal services performed in NC by
nonresidents and for services performed in NC by ITIN holders
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Reportable payments:
– Form 1099-MISC must be issued for each non-employee person paid at least
$600 in the calendar year for “reportable payments”
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Fringe benefits:
– A form of pay in addition to stated pay for the performance of services
– Generally taxable unless specifically excluded by IRS
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Complex Payments – Concepts and Tax Implications
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Foreign nationals / Non-resident Aliens:
– Must withhold federal income tax from all income payments
– Withhold at 30% unless eligible for exceptions (tax treaty, IRS code)
– Must complete a Foreign National Information Form before requesting payment
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Royalties
– Payment for the use of intellectual property
– Need to determine the residency status of the payee
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Gross-up
– Increase of gross payment due to recipient to cover any taxes withheld so the
individual receives the desired net amount
– Must use non-allocated funds
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Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)
Complex Payments – DPR, 49er Mart, or Other Method?
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Complex payments may be requested through different methods,
depending on the nature of the payment:
– Direct Pay Request
– 49er Mart
– HR Form (PD-7, PD-17, ePAF, CP-30)
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Certain information forms may be required to be submitted to the Tax
Office or Travel/Complex Payments office prior to requesting payment
to ensure recipient is eligible for payment
– Examples: Independent Contractor checklist; Foreign National Information Form,
Vendor Information Form
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Refer to the “Independent Contractors, How to Pay” guidance
contained on the Resources tab of the Financial Services website
Complex Payments – Roles and Responsibilities
Requestor
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Department-level
Identify payee
Completes payee information/eligibility forms, if required
Completes initial request for payment
Responsible for ensuring appropriate use of funds
Approver
• Department-level
• Reviews and approves request for payment
• Accountable for appropriate use of funds
Additional Approval
• May be required depending on nature of payment and/or funding source
• Examples: Tax Office, Grants & Contracts Admin
Payment
• Once approved, payment completed by appropriate department in
Financial Services
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Non-Cash Transactions
• Gift cards may be used as part of a petty cash fund (e.g.– gift cards may be
used to make human subject payments)
• Should be treated with same care and supervision as petty cash
• Refer to updated University Policy 101.18 on Awards/Gifts once available
(under development as of January 2014)
• Departments must maintain records documenting the use of the gift
certificates and cards that include the recipients’ information and the gift
certificate or card number or other similar identification number
• Departments are responsible for tracking non-cash payments to individuals
within each calendar year. If the cumulative amount of non-cash
transactions to an individual equals or exceeds $600 in a single calendar
year, the transactions must be reported to the Tax Office.
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Complex Payments – Discussion Questions
1. Which complex payment-related topics are you unsure of or would like
to discuss more?
2. What are some of the most common types of complex payments
requested by your department?
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Travel
Julie Hughes
Travel & Complex Payments Supervisor
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Travel – Overview
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Reimbursable travel must have official University “business purpose”:
– Attending approved job related training
– Working on behalf of or officially representing the University (including research)
– Providing a University service upon the University’s request
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Enables business expense payments without tax consequence to
employees if plan is followed:
– Business purpose must be established
– Expense substantiation – receipts
– Specified period of time
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Travel – Overview
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Travel plans should be approved in advance of the trip:
– Helps ensure that departments are aware of and have the necessary funds
allocated to cover anticipated travel expenses
– Travel Authorization Form facilitates this requirement
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Timely Submission of reimbursement requests:
– Travel reimbursement requests should be submitted to the Travel Office within
thirty (30) days of the return date
– Any travel reimbursement requests submitted ninety (90) days or later after the
return date will be taxable to the traveler
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Travel – Travel Manual
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University Travel Manual:
– Guidance for business officers and other faculty/staff regarding payment for
travel expenses incurred for UNC Charlotte business purposes
– Developed in consideration of Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of State
Budget and Management (OSBM), and other applicable regulations and
guidance
– Updated periodically; latest version located on Financial Services website
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Travel – High-Level Flowchart
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Travel – Roles and Responsibilities
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Travelers:
– Travelers shall be fully aware of all UNC Charlotte travel policies and procedures
prior to traveling and expending funds on behalf of the University, and should
conduct University business in compliance with these policies and procedures.
– Travelers conducting business on behalf of the University shall exercise good
judgment and travel in a cost-efficient manner.
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Supervisors:
– Supervisors review and approve travelers’ Travel Authorization and Travel
Reimbursement Forms, along with any other travel-related forms requiring
supervisor approval.
– The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the employee’s reimbursable
travel expenses are for official University business purposes, are justifiable and
reasonable, and are adequately documented in accordance with guidelines in
this Manual.
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Business Managers:
– Provide business process leadership within departments and facilitate
understanding and adoption of University travel policies and practices.
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Travel – Roles and Responsibilities
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Department Heads:
– Department Heads are responsible for ensuring that its department’s financial
resources are managed in an efficient and cost-effective manner, including that
travel expenses are consistent with the educational, research and professional
needs of the University, as well as the mission and goals of UNC Charlotte.
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Travel & Complex Payments department (“Travel Office”) and
Purchasing Card Office:
– Units within the Controller’s Office of Financial Services that facilitate travel and
business expense payments for UNC Charlotte’s travelers and employees.
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Additional Approvals:
– Depending on fund source for travel, additional approvals may be required for
travel authorizations and reimbursement requests
– Example: Grants & Contracts Administration (sponsored funds)
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Travel – P-Card Usage
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A University-issued Purchasing Card (P-Card) is the most efficient
method to use when paying travel-related expenses:
– Most airlines/hotels accept P-Card
– Expedites traveler’s arrangements
– Simplifies expense reimbursement process once trip is completed
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University employees who have P-card holders within their
departments may have their P-card holder pay for business travel
expenses using the card once a Travel Authorization Form has been
completed.
– Note that employees are not permitted to make travel-related payments on
behalf of others unless payment is made on a P-card holder’s purchasing card
authorized for that purpose.
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Refer to Travel Manual for allowable / non-allowable travel-related
charges on a P-Card
Travel – Advances / Pre-Payments
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Travel Advances:
– Should only be requested when necessary
– Non-employees are not eligible to receive travel advances
– Should be reasonable and only for incidental, out of pocket expenses that cannot
otherwise be prepaid
– Amount should not exceed the traveler’s estimated out of pocket expenses as
indicated on Travel Authorization
– All advances must be reconciled within 30 days of return date (or no later than
June 30th of current fiscal year)
– Per OSBM Budget Manual, holders of state-issued credit cards should not be
issued travel advances
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Pre-Payment Requests:
– Should only be requested for vendors that do not accept a P-Card or direct billing
arrangement
– Example: Conference/registration fees when conference sponsor does not have
capability to accept credit card payments, so a check must be requested
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Travel – Discussion Questions
1. What travel-related topics are you unsure of or would like to discuss
more?
2. What is your department’s internal process for reviewing travel-related
requests prior to submitting to Travel/Complex Payments?
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Travel – Key Points
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Be familiar with University travel policies and the Travel Manual
– Serve as your department’s “champion” for understanding travel-related
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Understand your department’s internal review procedures for travelrelated requests prior to submitting to Travel/Complex Payments
– Drive consistency in your department
• Refer to Financial Services’ resources and guidance related to the
travel process:
– Travel Manual
– “Resources” tab of Financial Services website
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Petty Cash
Alicia Bartosch
Reconciliation Accountant
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Petty Cash – Purpose & Misuse
Intended for
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Goods & services necessary to carry out official University functions
Low-priced items <= $100*
Local vendors
Human subject payments <= $25
* Purchases may not be split into smaller increments to avoid the $100 limit. Written approval for
one-time exceptions or special exceptions to exceed the $100 limit must be granted by Director
of Materials Management. Renewed annually.
Not Intended for
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Cashing checks
Making loans or travel advances
Reimbursements of any kind**
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Credit card purchases
Travel-related expenditures (mileage/fuel/parking/tips in travel status)
Paying wages or overtime to any students or employee
**Small parking fees or tips paid while not in travel status, but as part of university business will
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Petty Cash – Purpose and Misuse
Not Intended to avoid established purchasing procedures.
Should be viewed as a “last resort”
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Where purchase orders or purchasing cards (P-Card) are not accepted; and
When processing a direct pay request (DPR) would substantially increase the
cost of the transaction.
Purchases Not Allowed Through Petty Cash
Established Procedures
Travel-related expenditures (meals/fuel/parking/tips in travel status)
Travel Procedure Manual
Meals or entertainment expenses for a business purpose
Non-Travel Reimbursements; Meals or Pre-paid
Dining Cards
Commercially prepared foods*
Food Service - 709
Alcohol
Alcoholic Beverages - 706
Floral tributes, small gifts and other tokens of appreciation, or prizes
and awards.
Gifts, Awards, & Prizes – 101.18
(Under Development)
Routine supplies available via purchase order or purchasing card
49er Mart; P-Card
Purchases that would otherwise not be approved
Appropriate Use of University Funds – 601.8
Purchasing Policy – 601.11
*Commercially prepared food purchases (i.e. pizza) not prepared by Chartwells, related to student-oriented activities,
and occurring during non-business hours may be purchased from petty cash with an approved exception granted by
the Director of Auxiliary Services and approved Food, Beverage, & Amenity Expense documentation.
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Petty Cash – Roles and Responsibilities
Petty Cash Fund Officer: a staff member in the Controller’s Office with
authority to approve issuance of petty cash funds and administer the funds
according to University policies and procedures.
Heather Banes, General Accounting, Reese 225, ext. 75784
Petty Cash Officer Responsibilities:
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Notify Internal Audit of any noncompliance.
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Accessible Nature
“After the fact” Approval
Increased Theft, Loss, & Misappropriation of University funds
Petty Cash – Roles and Responsibilities
Custodian: a full-time permanent employee responsible for maintaining the
security, accountability, and replenishment of a petty cash fund.
Custodian Responsibilities:
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Secure funds in a locked box, in a locked location, on campus
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Complete Annual Renewal Agreement no later than May 31
Keep a Petty Cash Transaction Log
Reconcile & Replenish petty cash at least monthly, by 10th business day
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Not in a bank, wallet, purse, or otherwise comingled with personal funds.
Use Petty Cash Reimbursement Form
Even if there have been no expenditures
Discrepancies should be reported to Internal Audit and Petty Cash Fund Officer
If a theft is suspected, notify Campus Police immediately. Also notify Petty Cash/Change
Fund Officer and Internal Audit.
Allow unannounced cash counts when requested by auditors
Make all petty cash related documents available to auditors
Petty Cash – Roles and Responsibilities
Supervisor Responsibilities:
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Ensure Petty Cash overages/shortages are addressed and part of the
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Repeated overages/shortages will result in the loss of Petty Cash privileges
Notify Petty Cash Fund Officer when Petty Cash Custodian leaves the
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Change of Custodian:
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Current custodian, new custodian and supervisor must sign
Change of Custodian Form and submit to Petty Cash Fund Officer
Current custodian and new custodian must verify funds are correct
New custodian and supervisor must submit a Petty Cash Agreement letter
Petty Cash Fund Officer will contact new Custodian for training on policy and
procedures
Petty Cash – Monitoring Routines
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Unannounced Audits performed by an Internal Audit representative
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Periodic reviews of fund activity performed by Petty Cash Fund Officer
– Any fund that remains inactive for six months, or is not being properly
administered may be recalled
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Petty Cash – Other Related Forms located @ General Accounting
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Petty Cash Request Form – Used to:
– Establish (Section 1)
– Increase (Section 2A)
– Decrease/Close (Section 2B)
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Deposit Form for Cash & Checks – Used to:
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Decrease/Close
Petty Cash Reimbursement Form – Used to:
– Reconcile
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Total receipts
+ Cash on hand
+ Pending reimbursement requests
= Total authorized petty cash fund
• Over & Short Account (951720)
– Replenish
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Original receipts (Please Tape Down)
Missing Receipt Affidavit (>=$25)
Food, Beverage, & Amenity Expense Form ; Event Flyers/Agenda
Awards and Other Gifts Log (e.g. Human Subject Payments <=$25) Under Development
One-time exceptions from Materials Management (Special annual exceptions will be kept on file)
Petty Cash – Discussion Questions
1. Who currently holds petty cash funds in your department?
2. What type of purchases are made with petty cash in your department?
• How often is petty cash needed? (e.g. once a week, once a month)
3. What challenges have you encountered in using petty cash in your
department?
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Petty Cash – Key Points
• Ensure you know your “inventory” of petty cash funds within your
department
• Attempt to minimize use, where feasible
• Utilize Financial Services’ resources and guidance to help ensure
compliance with University policies and procedures
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Discussion / Wrap-Up
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