Petty Cash Reimbursement

INSTRUCTIONS

When to use this form:

  • To reimburse a CSUN employee for purchases made on behalf of the University
  • Expenses of up to $50.00, incurred under emergency circumstances, must be submitted for reimbursement within thirty (30) days from the purchase date
  • Forms, receipts, and/or invoices must be submitted by the employee requesting the reimbursement
  • Receipts from an employee currently holding a P-Card will be denied reimbursement, unless the vendor does not accept credit cards or the vendor charges a fee to use the P-Card
  • Receipts that provide expenses that promote CSUN to the public must fill out the Hospitality Justification From prior to submission

When NOT to use this form:

  • Invoices from vendors
  • Payments for services to employees or independent contractors
  • Loans and advances o Entertainment and gifts
  • Items for personal use
  • Receipts older than 30 days will not be honored

Who must approve:

  • Financial Approver must be the person authorized to sign for the Fund/DeptID listed on the form
  • If the reimbursement is for the person authorized to sign for the Fund/DeptID, a different Financial Approver for the Fund/DeptID must sign as “Financial Approver”

What to bring:

  • Original form
  • Original receipts/invoices to be reimbursed (The receipts/invoices must have the vendor’s name and be itemized or have a detailed description of the item)
  • Justification for purchase (Attach backup such as: event flyers, attendance list, authorization emails,….)
  • Approved Hospitality Justification Form - Receipts that provide expenses that promote CSUN to the public
  • Bring your government issue ID or CSUN ID

When to bring this form:

  • To insure availability email your request in advance to UCS.CashOps@csun.edu to arrange a pick-up time.  Subject Line: “Petty Cash Reimbursement – Department Name”
  • After receiving confirmation email, bring form, receipts, back-up documentation, and CSUN ID to University Cash Services, Bayramian Hall (BH 100R)