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)