Chapter 16. Merchandise Group
Section 16.3. Purchasing Office Supplies

16.3.3. Petty Cash

Policy

Purchases of less than $200.00 for office supplies, books, or software for departments can be made from the Merchandise Group using petty cash. Refer to Chapter 2.7.10. Petty Cash for details, prohibited purchases, and reimbursement procedures.

The Campus Store allows merchandise returns up to a maximum of 30 days after pickup.

Using the departmental purchasing card is the desired method for purchasing office supplies, books, or software from the Merchandise Group.

Procedure

To purchase items using petty cash funds, do the following:

1. Select the items to be purchased.



2. Proceed to the checkout counter and inform the cashier the purchase is for a MTU department using petty cash.



3. A signature is required at the time of check out.



4. Keep the receipt and return it to the petty cash custodian.