Each Purchase Order reflects the unique PO number assigned to that purchase. The internal form that a department sends to Purchasing which describes the requested materials or services and is the basis for the PO issued by Purchasing. There is a standard form available from the AU Bookstore. It is a specific statement of price, terms of sale, and description of the goods or services which the seller offers. Few purchases fit this definition.
Proprietary item is a related term for an item produced exclusively by one firm.
A standard University form prepared by the department to process a request for reimbursement of travel expenses, honorariums or professional services fees. A standard University form which the department prepares and processes to request payment to a vendor. This process should be used only in true emergencies.