• Purchases which do not need a Purchase Order - generally purchases under $2500.
• Purchases which require a departmental Purchase Requisition and the creation of a Purchase Order:
1. Generally purchases over $2500
(see list of exceptions).
2. Purchases for which funds are to be encumbered.
3. Purchases that require bids (generally $7500 or more or on state contracts).

• Purchases from departmental petty cash.
• Travel expenses paid on a travel voucher.
(See Travel Policy)
• Professional services paid on a travel voucher. (See Travel Policy)
• Stipends.

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