WE PROCESS

• Direct Payment Requests
• Vendor Invoices
• Employee Expense Reimbursements

Business Purpose: Definition

The definition of a "business purpose" is the way in which a particular good or service supports the University's mission of education, research, and public service.  It is an essential component of expenditure documentation.  When using University funds or requesting a reimbursement from University funds, documentation of a clear business purpose is required so that an approver, reviewer and /or auditor, may reasonably conclude and agree that the expenditure is an appropriate business expense. 

Documentation Requirements

Accounts Payable requires the following documentation in order to process payments:

• Original vendor invoices are required.  Faxes and other copies of invoices are not accepted. 
• A valid Purchase Order number must appear on the invoice.
• Purchase Orders must be received in the Financial System before Accounts Payable can release payment.
• First time payments to vendors should include a completed Vendor Application.

We process checks on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Customer Service Commitment

Travel Page - Form, Policies and Links

Forms and Procedures

Finance Orientation Materials

Payment Policies

Expense Account Codes (PDF)

Mileage Rate and Other Travel Links

GENERAL INFORMATION

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.