The financial documents employed by the university are listed below, together with the position titles of the persons generally authorized to approve the related payments, journal entries, or transfers. The employee affected or designated department representative and Personnel Administration. Approval on all of the above payroll documents may not be delegated. Check Orders Purchasing agent or authorized alternate. For current limits, contact the Purchasing Department at extension 1-7241.
All foreign travel requires advance approval of the cognizant dean or vice president.
Expenses which will be charged to sponsored research contracts and grants must be authorized in advance by Research Accounting. All entries must be approved by the General Accounting manager. A transaction exceeding specified dollar limits, as determined appropriate by the vice president for administrative services, will also require review and approval by the university's controller, director of finance and vice president for administrative services, as appropriate. Office of Sponsored Projects and the manager of Research Accounting. The Office of the Director of Finance is responsible for answering questions regarding the application of this policy.