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Petty Cash Fund

A petty cash fund is established through an advance of funds by Bursar and Treasury Services. Departments can seek approval to establish a petty cash fund to handle small, unanticipated purchases from vendors when immediate payment is required and the formal University of Georgia purchasing and billing processes are impractical or cannot be used. Petty cash should only be used when there are no other available purchasing options. The petty cash policy is located here.

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Petty Cash Fund

A petty cash fund is established through an advance of funds by Bursar and Treasury Services. Departments can seek approval to establish a petty cash fund to handle small, unanticipated purchases from vendors when immediate payment is required and the formal University of Georgia purchasing and billing processes are impractical or cannot be used. Petty cash should only be used when there are no other available purchasing options. The petty cash policy is located here.

Submit New Petty Cash Application
Edit Existing Petty Cash Account
View Status of Petty Cash Account

 
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Change Fund

A change fund is established through an advance by Bursar and Treasury Services for the purpose of making change for customers. Additional information on change funds can be found in the petty cash policy here.

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Change Fund

A change fund is established through an advance by Bursar and Treasury Services for the purpose of making change for customers. Additional information on change funds can be found in the petty cash policy here.

Submit New Change Fund Application Edit Existing Change Fund Account View Status of Change Fund Account

 
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Research Compensation Fund

UGA is now using Prepaid Visa Cards to compensate research participants. These cards provide transparency to all processes, simplify reporting, ensure federal and state compliance, create a safe payment method, and reduce administrative burden. Learn more about our Participant Prepaid Visa Cards here.

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Research Compensation Fund

UGA is now using Prepaid Visa Cards to compensate research participants. These cards provide transparency to all processes, simplify reporting, ensure federal and state compliance, create a safe payment method, and reduce administrative burden. Learn more about our Participant Prepaid Visa Cards here.

Submit New Prepaid Visa Application Edit Existing Prepaid Visa Account View Status of Prepaid Visa Account

 
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Reconciliations: Petty Cash, Change Funds, and Walmart Gift Cards

Reconciliations must be submitted to Bursar and Treasury Services twice per year (March and October for all accounts). Upon the request of the Bursar and Treasury Services and/or Internal Audit Division, reconciliations may be requested throughout the year. These reconciliations should be reviewed and approved by the reconciler, custodian, and the appropriate Department Head/Director.

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Reconciliations: Petty Cash, Change Funds, and Walmart Gift Cards

Reconciliations must be submitted to Bursar and Treasury Services twice per year (March and October for all accounts). Upon the request of the Bursar and Treasury Services and/or Internal Audit Division, reconciliations may be requested throughout the year. These reconciliations should be reviewed and approved by the reconciler, custodian, and the appropriate Department Head/Director.

Submit Reconciliation View Forms I Submitted View as CBO

 
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