The purpose of a Petty Cash Fund is to provide for the low-value purchases of non-stock supply items which generally can't be purchased through established UCSB procurement procedures (e.g., Gateway or FlexCard), and they are governed by to UCSB Policy 5255, Operation of Petty Cash Funds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

question mark icon Obtaining a Petty Cash Fund

question mark icon Using a Petty Cash Fund

question mark icon What items may not be purchased / reimbursed with a Petty Cash Fund?

question mark icon How should Petty Cash be stored?

question mark icon How do I increase or decrease a Petty Cash Fund

question mark icon Reimbursing a Petty Cash Fund

question mark icon How do I change Petty Cash custodians?

question mark icon How do I return a Petty Cash Fund?

question mark icon Theft of a Petty Cash Fund

question mark icon How to replenish a Petty Cash Fund after a Theft?

question mark icon Can petty cash be used to buy food at Costco for University employees' recognition of service?

question mark icon Who can be the custodian of a Petty Cash Fund?

question mark icon Petty Cash Funds Overview

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