Policies and Procedures

 REMINDER TO ALL CCSU DEPARTMENTS
 Proper Invoice Handling

 It is University Policy that all vendor invoices must be sent directly to the Accounts
 Payable Department, rather than having the invoice sent to the department that
 actually initiated the purchase. This is noted on all Purchase Orders. This one
 simple step is not only university policy, but it is also encouraged by auditors and
 follows accounts payable best practices for the following reasons:

• Allows the Accounts Payable Department to scan the invoice into an imaging database.

  • Scanning of the invoice saves an enormous amount of time that could otherwise be wasted looking for missing or misdirected invoices.

  • Scanning enables the Accounts Payable Department to track all invoices beginning from the receipt of the invoice, to approval of the invoice, to final payment. It is the Accounts Payable Department’s responsibility to ensure the timely payment of all university invoices.

• Improves the invoice payment/budget process by helping to reduce cost by allowing CCSU to take advantage of any discounts terms offered in exchange for prompt payment.

• Reduces the chances that a duplicate payment can be made due to the simple fact that when an invoice cannot be found and a second one is sent, the possibility of a duplicate payment increases.

• Ensures timely payments, which in turn improves customer relations by curtailing late payment charges and decreasing the number of phone calls from vendors inquiring about delinquent payments.

• Reduces duplication of effort by not having to request the vendor or ordering department provide Accounts Payable with a copy of the invoice.

 Inevitably there are invoices that must be reconciled by the ordering department
 before being approved for payment. These should not be treated any differently.
 Once the invoice is received in the Accounts Payable Department, it is scanned and
 then routed to the appropriate ordering department for review, changes if
 necessary, and approval.

 It is in the best interest of CCSU and its vendors to get the invoice to accounts
 payable as quickly as possible. Please inform the Accounts Payable Department
 when invoices are being sent directly to you so that we may contact the vendors
 and rectify the situation.

 Your assistance and cooperation is this very important matter is very much
 appreciated.

Policy on Payment of Institutional
Membership & Subscriptions

 A Disbursement Form, which includes the appropriate funding information, is to be
 utilized to pay for Membership and Subscription requirements. A Purchase
 Requisition is no longer required for direct payment of Memberships and
 Subscriptions.

 Accounts Payable is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that only one
 Membership or Subscription per individual/department is paid for in any one fiscal
 year.

 The Budget Office must approve all institutional memberships.
 Questions regarding CCSU's Membership Policy may be directed to Tom Brodeur
 at brodeur@ccsu.edu or X2253

 Membership Subscription (PDF)

 Electronic Disbursement Form (PDF)

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