Business Support Services

Yes, prior to placing an order with a vendor, departments must receive approval from Purchasing Services via the FAST financial system. Requests for a purchase order should be submitted to BSS before any purchase is initiated. * Exceptions to this processes are allowed PCard purchases.

Yes. Quote requirements still apply as do a specific approval for the purchase from the accountable officer. Requests submitted by Graduate Assistants and departmental staff will still require the AO approval before BSS staff can move forward.

Quote Requirements can be found here: Purchasing Website.

Yes, invoices for professional services must be signed by the payee signifying they have completed the work and AO certifying the work has been completed. An example of a standard professional services receipt can be found here: SAMPLE INVOICE

The accountable officer of the funding source must approve the request in the FAST financial system. Once approved by the accountable officer the requisition is reviewed by Purchasing and a purchase order is issued. Purchases over $75,000 have additional guidelines that require formal bids and/or Single Source Certification.

No, department Unit Research Administrators prepare sub-agreement requisitions.

University policy requires that vendors send all invoices directly to Accounts payable. Purchase orders should always direct the vendor to follow this policy.

A journal entry will need to be created to correct the mistake. College policy requires all journal entries to be signed by the AO and reviewed at the Dean’s office before submission to general accounting.

Contact BSS if you are unsure of the allowability of a purchase.

a. Purchasing Services Website
b. USF Expenditure Guide
c. Purchasing Forms