Bryant University. The Character of Success

Petty Cash

Petty cash is money that is kept on hand in the Bursar's Office for minor departmental expenditures such as supplies or reimbursement of mileage that is job related. It is distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the normal business hours. The maximum reimbursement amount for each expenditure is $75.00.

Petty Cash Guidelines:

Green Petty cash vouchers can be obtained in the Bursar's Office.

All petty cash forms must be signed by the required department head or authorized department director.

A complete account number is required. No petty cash is to be distributed unless the number is complete.

The petty cash limit is $75.00. Customers may not submit more than one petty cash voucher for the same expense to meet the $75.00 limit. Any expenses over $75.00 will require a check request and reimbursement through the Accounts Payable department.

All receipts must be present at the time petty cash is given out.

When being reimbursed for mileage it is necessary to attach a copy of the driving directions in order to provide an accurate mileage reading.