Who is eligible to obtain a Purchasing Card?
The Purchasing Card may be obtained by any career UCR employee who has been delegated purchasing authority by their department. They must complete training, submit the necessary paperwork, and accept responsibility for following campus policies and procedures. • How do I get my own card? The first step is to obtain pre-approval through the department Financial Officer. After completing the required training and submitting the appropriate forms, the Purchasing department will submit the request to US Bank for your card. The Purchasing department will notify you when it is received from US Bank – it does not come directly to your department. • What kind of training is provided? Centralized training sessions will be available through the Human Resources class schedule, and will also be offered on a case-by-case basis to individual departments as needed. This training must be attended by the potential Cardholder, the department Financial Officer and Department Card Administrator. A guide i
