Personal Reimbursements
In some instances, campus purchasers charge transactions on personal credit cards and seek reimbursement from state funds. While these transactions may be for legitimate state purposes, use of personal credit cards in this manner is strongly discouraged by the Office of the State Comptroller. Note that sales tax charged will not be reimbursed.
Currently the University has several mechanisms for state funded procurement that are acceptable choices. They are:
- Purchase Order To Vendor: For purchases less than or equal to $2500, purchasers create requisition and forward to Purchasing Office for purchase orders creation. For purchases exceeding $2500, the Purchasing Department generates the Purchase Order (see Purchasing Procedures).
- New York State Procurement Card: Purchasers use credit cards issued by Citibank Visa under contract with New York State. This card applies to state funded goods and services less than or equal to $2500 (see P-Card). If you are interested in learning more about this option, contact Charlene Richner, X72044.
Personal Reimbursement Procedure
If an item is purchased by an individual and reimbursement is sought from State, SUTRA, IFR, or DIFR NYS funds, the following is required:
Complete a NYS Standard Voucher or use the AP e-form on your My.Binghamton for an employee reimbursement with the person's name and payee ID number (Tax ID or US Driver’s License number with state of issuance if non-employee or "N" number if an employee), with a description of item(s) purchased, appropriate signatures and 8 digit NYS account(s) to charge.
Reason for purchase
Original itemized receipt
Copy of credit card/bank statement showing liability for purchased item
We reserve the right to request a statement from the employee/non-employee being reimbursed explaining why the state process (Purchase Order To Vendor or New York State Procurement Card) could not be used to purchase the item(s).
Fellowship & Book Stipend Reimbursements
Fellowship & Book Stipend Reimbursement Procedure
Complete a NYS Standard Voucher with the person's name and payee ID number (Tax ID or US Driver’s License number with State of issuance if non-employee or "N" number if an employee), with a description of fellowship/book stipend, appropriate signatures and fund source(s) to charge. We need a copy of the award letter explaining the fellowship/book stipend to accompany the standard voucher.
BUC$ and Meal Plan Reimbursements
BUC$ and Meal Plan Reimbursement Policy
Because receipt of goods or services is required prior to payment from state funds, non-state funds should be used for purchasing debit cards or meal plans. Funds from private organizations (i.e., Research Foundation, BU Foundation) or individuals may be used for debit card or meal plan purchase and expenditures reimbursed with state funds after services or goods are received.
BUC$ and Meal Plan Reimbursement Procedure
For reimbursement for BUC$ card or Meal Plan expenditures the following is required:
- Requisition and purchase order with Sodexo or individual as vendor.
- Receipt(s) and statement of charges.
- Reasoning for reimbursement
- List of recipients
