The B.E.S.T. Bulletin
Business Expense Survival Tips
- February 2008 -
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Flowers/Plants Policy
The purchase of funeral flowers is permitted for the following individuals: The Dean of Student's Office will purchase flowers for the funerals of on campus students. Professional Education is responsible for the purchase of funeral flowers for their students. A supervisor within the individuals department may purchase flowers for funerals of faculty/staff and their spouse or significant other, and children. An Employee Reimbursement Voucher/Business Credit Card Reconciliation Form should be completed and signed by someone administratively senior in order to receive reimbursement.
Flowers/plants may not be purchased for individual faculty, staff, or students for any reason other than funerals (as outlined above). Flowers/plants also may not be purchased for decorations for offices of individuals or the events held at a personal residence. Flowers/plants may be purchased as part of a development effort. The appropriate development officer and/or Dean must approve these purchases.
Flowers/plants may be purchased for decorations at university events open to the public. Examples include commencement, the all university retirement reception, campus award ceremonies, homecoming, conferences and other special events.
Reimbursement Voucher and Reconciliation Form Reminder
When submitting your Reimbursement Voucher or Reconciliation Form, please be sure to send the original version of the form.
Statistics for the January Statement Period (12/25/07-01/24/08)
Total Spend $587,520.38
Total Number of Transactions 3526
Average Charge $166.63
Open Credit Cards 745
Cards with Activity 483


