Payment of sales or excise taxes on any purchases within Michigan since Michigan Technological University is a tax exempt organization and does not reimburse Michigan sales tax. The university is also tax exempt in Wisconsin and Florida. Cashing of personal checks or providing personal loans. Purchases which are required to be reported in a specific manner such as, but not limited to, personnel services, travel expenses, and payroll advances. Payment for professional services of any kind.
Hospitality expenses such as meals or entertainment.
Accounting Services has the authority to make exceptions to the above list when special or unusual circumstances apply. Approval for exceptions must be received prior to purchasing items listed above. Obtains prior approval from the department head, supervisor, or fund custodian. Obtains, when necessary, the University sales tax number from the petty cash custodian since Michigan sales tax is not reimbursable. Obtains, when necessary, a petty cash advance from the fund custodian.