1. Complete a Petty Cash Fund Application. The Application must include:
    1.  the need for the Petty Cash Fund
    2.  the amount required
    3.  the proposed Custodian's name
    4.  the facilities available for securing these funds
  2.  Complete a Miscellaneous Direct Payment Request made payable to the Custodian (when completing the information requested, select "CASH ADVANCE" and "UC Employee" and explain the purpose of the petty cash fund in the "IN PAYMENT OF" section).
  3.  Once signed by the Department Head, the department sends the application and the Miscellaneous Direct Payment Request to Business & Financial Services (Mary Lee - mary.lee@bfs.ucsb.edu or MC 2041)
  4.  If the Business & Financial Services Director approves the application, the form is signed and forwarded for processing.
  5.  Business & Financial Services processes the form and writes the check.
  6.  Business & Financial Services contacts the Custodian of the Fund to pick-up the check. At that time, the Custodian signs a form acknowledging receipt and responsibility for the Fund.
  7.  The Custodian cashes the check at the Cashier’s office by appointment. Contact the Cashier's Office