Purchasing Card (P-card)

Purchasing Card (P-card)

A p-card can be used for day-to-day transactions when payment needs to be remitted immediately.  Below are allowable p-card expenditures:

  • General supplies – office, educational, art and other operating supplies.
  • Library books, supplies, and materials.
  • Miscellaneous reference materials.
  • Noncapital equipment (under $5,000 and excludes IT and facility improvement equipment).
  • Non-reoccurring services rendered for small, non-bid items. This is defined as under $5,000 and services will only be rendered one-time (i.e., external reviews, guest speakers, consultants).
  • Postage.
  • Promotional items – standard support information must be given (purpose, who is receiving, etc.).
  • Subscriptions (under $5,000 without terms and conditions).