Petty Cash Prohibited Items
The following items may not be purchased using the Petty Cash process.
- All services (such as repairs, rentals, advertisements, memberships and registrations).
- Anything that requires an SJSU signature on a contract or agreement.
- Cash advances.
- Chemicals or other hazardous substances (unless an MSDS is obtained with goods).
- Computers and peripherals.
- Contracts for individuals (such as consultants).
- Custom items using the SJSU logo copyright or any other printing and engraving.
- Fans, heaters, air conditioners (unless you get prior written approval from Facilities Development & Operations).
- Firearms and ammunition.
- Furniture.
- Gifts (such as cards, flowers, plaques and awards).
- Items for personal use.
- Maintenance, Public Works or trade work (such as installations, repairs or services).
- Narcotics or other controlled substances.
- Postage (with the exception of survey return paid envelopes and business trip mailings).
- Software.
- Splitting of purchases to circumvent the per transaction limit.
- Telephones, cellular phones and accessories.
- Travel related reimbursements.