Office of Business Affairs
Procurement Cards
The purpose of the JP Morgan Chase Visa State Procurement Card is to establish a more efficient, cost effective method of purchasing and payment for small dollar purchases. The Procurement Card enables cardholders to make authorized purchases directly from a supplier without processing the traditional paperwork. Cardholders can make purchases of up to $2,500 per transaction with the Procurement Card.
As of April 1 2018, ESF is now required to use PCards to purchase goods and services less than $500.00 when a vendor accepts the PCard for payment. All agencies are encouraged to use PCards for small dollar purchases to facilitate a cost effective method of procurement and to obtain rebates. Please refer to Advisory #47 per the NYS Comptroller's Office for more information.
Use of the card is strictly limited to the purchase of commodities and services for official state use. Cardholders will be responsible for reimbursing the State of New York for any charges incurred as a result of misuse or fraudulent use of the card.
- ESF State Procurement Card Guidelines
- State Procurement Card Application
- SUNY WEB PCARD Training
- State Funded Purchasing webpage
Forms, Links and References
- NYS Procurement Card Program Account Maintenance Request
- Monthly Transaction Summary
- State Tax Exempt Letter
- State of New York Tax Exempt Certificate
- ESF Expenditure Guidelines
- New York State Restricted MCC Codes
Benefits
- The PCard simplifies the Purchasing process - faster ordering, direct contact with suppliers, faster delivery of product
- Can use the PCard up to $2500
- Flexibility and control to meet deadlines. Reduce the inventory requirements
- Great for Internet purchases where no purchase order is accepted
- The PCard use applies to State and IFR funds
- The State of New York encourages the use of the Procurement Card as a vehicle to reduce transaction costs
- ESF earns rebates based on usage
- The PCard is assigned to a specific state account(s)
- Can be used for a wide range of program related expenses under $2500
- Assigned to an individual-not a Department
- No travel or food related purchases
- Cannot purchase restricted items (MCC listing)
- Must reconcile every month and keep proper paperwork
- College liability, not individual liability
- Orders under $2500
- Registration fees for conferences
- Seminars, memberships, subscriptions in the name of the college
- Supplies where there is a state contract
- Online orders
Approved Purchases
The following items are examples of Authorized Purchases up to $2500. This list is not all inclusive.
- Items on centralized commodity (P) contracts. P contracts are centralized New York State contracts awarded by the Office of General Services.
- Maintenance/repairs of equipment
- Books
- Supplies and materials
- General equipment Film processing
- Printing
- Registration fees for conferences and seminars
- Shipping charges (UPS, Federal Express, DHL, etc.)
- Freight
Note: If making your purchase in person - obtain an itemized receipt in addition to the credit card receipt and check the credit card receipt to ensure accuracy and no sales tax is charged before signing.
Restricted Items
The following are restricted items that you CANNOT use with the State PCARD. This list is not all inclusive.
- Personal use
- Meals, refreshments, or coffee service related to travel. *Restrictions may apply.
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Food for departmental parties
- Orders exceeding the $2500 limit
- Items purchased separately that, when purchased together, would exceed the $2500 limit (e.g., split ordering)
- Gasoline.
- Medical services
- Cash advances
- Cash back on purchases
- Cash refunds on returns
- Controlled substances (e.g., narcotics, prescription drugs)
- Live animals
- Radioactive materials
- Specialty gases/cylinder rentals
- When a written agreement needs to be signed by a representative of the College (e.g., software license).
- Contracted services from an individual
- Leases, insurance
- Travel (e.g.airline, car rental, lodging, restaurant, etc..
- Entertainment (e.g., movies, theater, concerts, etc.)
- Unapproved trademark items
- Rents, leases
- Non-employee compensation (payments for any personal services)
- Gift certificates
- Gifts and flowers
- Savings bonds
- Gift cards
- Holiday decorations, cards and party supplies
Any other expenditure not allowed per ESF procurement rules. Check with Procurement Services (315) 470-4795 prior to making a purchase for clarification.
Frequently Asked Questions
It allows the cardholder to place orders directly with a vendor. It is faster and you receive the items in a timely manner.
The cardholder contacts the supplier directly to make the purchase with the PCard. JP Morgan Chasearranges payment to the supplier, and JP Morgan Chaseprovides the cardholder one monthly statement with all the charges. At the end of the month, the cardholder must reconcile purchases against the JP Morgan Chasebank statement and SUNY Web and obtain Supervisor approval and signatures.
The cardholder will record each purchase on a monthly transaction summary log form or other demonstrated method of tracking and keep it on file in the department along with all receipts and invoices. The cardholder will balance these purchases against the monthly statement from Citibank.
Business related expenses for items up to $2500 including: registrations for conferences and seminars, subscriptions, memberships, supplies, books, equipment, shipping charges, stamps, printing, etc.
Yes, phone, fax, online, or in person are all acceptable ordering methods. In all cases keep any receipts or packing slips with your order form.
Yes, keep copies of all receipts and order forms for 6 years plus the current year. Do not purchase restricted items. When in doubt, check it out with Procurement Services at 4795. Audits can be conducted both internally and by SUNY Administration and the Office of the State Comptroller.
New York State is liable for all business related purchases. If one were to use the card in an inappropriate manner, that person would be liable.