A petty cash fund may be established in a department to improve the efficiency of departmental operations. These funds are available to purchase minor items when it would be otherwise impractical to purchase items through the usual purchasing methods.
These funds are subject to periodic audits. Recurring audit findings may result in the petty cash fund being revoked.
The custodian is responsible for ensuring the cash on hand and receipts equal the authorized amount of the fund at all times. Petty cash funds must be kept separate from change funds, cash drawers, personal funds, and any other collected revenue.
Procedure
The Department Chair/Director submits the following items to the Manager of Banking Operations and Auxiliary Accounting for approval:
A memorandum justifying the need for a petty cash fund and designating the fund custodian. This should include the identification number and an original signature of the custodian.
A check request payable to the designated fund custodian in the amount requested. The check request should include the department name and be signed by the Department Chair/Director.
The department custodian will receive a check payable to him/herself and the current petty cash procedures. Petty cash checks may be cashed at the Cashiers' Office.