Petty Cash/Change Fund Policies & Procedures

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Petty Cash/Change Fund Policies & Procedures October 2011

Introductions Heather Banes – Petty Cash/Change Fund Officer Randy Duncan – Purchasing Annette Heller – Purchasing Card Program Jerri Painter – Accounts Payable Julie Hughes – Travel/Complex Payments Tommy Earnhardt – Internal Audit

Overview Policy Statement # 39 can be found at: http://www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-39.html

Petty Cash/Change Fund Forms Forms can be found at: http://finance.uncc.edu/forms/alphabetical-list-forms

Definitions Petty Cash Fund – Supply of cash necessary to make immediate payments for the purchase of authorized items. Change Fund – A specific amount of money placed in the custody of an individual for the purpose of making change.

Definitions Petty Cash Custodian – A full-time, permanent employee of the University responsible for maintaining the security, accountability and replenishment of a petty cash fund. Change Fund Custodian – An employee of the University responsible for maintaining the security and accountability of the Change Fund.

Definitions Petty Cash/Change Fund Officer – A staff member in the University’s Controller’s Office who has the authority to disburse Petty Cash/Change Funds and administer the fund according to the policies and procedures established by the University.

PETTY CASH PROCEDURES

Uses of Funds Petty Cash Purchase of low priced items Generally limited to $100 per purchase May only be used to obtain goods or services necessary to carry out that department’s University functions

Petty Cash MAY NOT be used to: Uses of Funds Petty Cash MAY NOT be used to: Cash checks Make loans Reimburse or advance Travel expenses Pay wages or overtime Total orders may not be split to avoid $100 limit Pay expenses related to motor vehicles (exception: short term parking) Provide floral tributes, gifts, gift cards, prizes or awards Make purchases that would not be approved by Materials Management Reimburse purchases made with a credit card

Establishing funds Petty Cash/Change Fund Request Form Complete and return to Heather Banes, General Accounting, Reese 2nd floor Agreement form must be signed by Custodian & Supervisor Check can be picked up from Heather Banes, 2nd floor Reese Must have photo ID Training must be completed before check is released

Replenishing Petty Cash Funds Petty Cash reimbursement form can be found on the Financial Services website under ‘Forms’ Original receipts Must show date, store name, item purchased, and amount If original receipt is not available, expense will be charged to over/short account Credit card purchases MAY NOT be reimbursed through Petty Cash

Change in Custodian Petty Cash Current Custodian, New Custodian and Supervisor will sign Change of Custodian form and forward to Petty Cash Officer. Present Custodian and New Custodian must verify funds are correct. New Custodian and Supervisor must submit a completed Petty Cash Agreement. Petty Cash Officer will contact new Custodian for training on policy & procedures.

Responsibilities Custodian – Petty Cash Maintain funds on campus Secure funds Ensure access to Petty Cash is limited to Custodian Maintain accountability Replenish/reconcile Petty Cash at least once each month Make all documents available to Auditors and allow cash counts when requested by Auditors

Supervisor – Petty Cash Fund Responsibilities Supervisor – Petty Cash Fund Ensure Custodian exercises responsibilities appropriately Notify PC/CF Officer when Petty Cash Custodian leaves the University Close out Petty Cash fund if Custodian is not available Ensure Petty Cash overages/shortages are addressed and part of the employee’s performance evaluation

Securing Funds Funds must be secure at all times Must be kept in locked box in locked location Must remain on campus Cannot be commingled with personal funds in bank account, wallet, purse, etc. Repeated overages/shortages will result in the loss of Petty Cash Fund privileges

Accountability & Reconciliations Petty Cash Custodian must verify, reconcile & replenish funds at least once each month If no expenditures, cash must be counted and noted on the reconciliation form Discrepancies should be reported to Internal Audit If a theft is suspected, notify Campus Police immediately. Also notify Petty Cash/Change Fund Officer and Internal Audit.

Periodic Reviews All Petty Cash Funds are subject to unannounced audits and/or cash counts. The funds must be available at all times. Audit will be performed by a representative from Internal Audit.

Questions Contact Heather Banes, General Accounting, Reese building Ext 7-5784

CHANGE FUND PROCEDURES

Uses of Funds Change Funds Change funds are used to accommodate sales and allow for making change ONLY Cannot be used for reimbursement Cannot be used to cash checks

Custodian – Change Fund Responsibilities Custodian – Change Fund Maintain funds on campus Secure funds Maintain accountability Reconcile Change Fund daily Deposit funds daily Send a reconciliation to PC/CF Officer quarterly Make all documents available to Auditors and allow cash counts when requested by Auditors

Supervisor – Change Fund Responsibilities Supervisor – Change Fund Ensure only appropriate personnel have access to Change Fund Ensure daily deposits are accurate Ensure department policies/procedures are established Ensure Change Fund overages/shortages are addressed and part of the employee’s performance evaluation

Petty Cash/Change Fund Officer Responsibilities Petty Cash/Change Fund Officer Ensure that establishment of new funds is in compliance with University rules Ensure Custodian has access to current rules and procedures Ensure Custodian follows University guidelines Notify Internal Audit when Custodian is not following correct procedures

Securing Funds Funds must be secure at all times Must be kept in locked box in locked location Must remain on campus Cannot be commingled with personal funds in bank account, wallet, purse, etc. Repeated overages/shortages will result in the loss of Change Fund privileges

Accountability & Reconciliations Change Fund Custodian must balance cash daily and deposit sales with the Cashier’s Office daily. Custodian is required to count cash & submit a reconciliation to Petty Cash/Change Fund Officer quarterly. Discrepancies should be reported to Internal Audit. If a theft is suspected, notify Campus Police immediately. Also notify Petty Cash/Change Fund Officer and Internal Audit.

Establishing funds Petty Cash/Change Fund Request Form Complete and return to Heather Banes, General Accounting, Reese building Agreement form must be signed by Custodian & Supervisor Check can be picked up from Heather Banes, 2nd floor Reese Must have photo ID Training must be completed before check is released

Change in Custodian Change Fund Current Custodian, New Custodian and Supervisor will sign Change of Custodian form and forward to Petty Cash Officer. Present Custodian and New Custodian must verify funds are correct. New Custodian and Supervisor must submit a completed Change Fund Agreement. Petty Cash Officer will contact new Custodian for training on policy & procedures.

Periodic Reviews All Change Funds are subject to unannounced audits and/or cash counts. The funds must be available at all times. Audit will be performed by a representative from Internal Audit.

Questions Contact Heather Banes, General Accounting, Reese building Ext 7-5784