PCard Policies

08 - 008 Awards, Gifts, and Prizes

Awards, gifts and prizes are allowed to the extent the expense is reasonable and necessary to carry out the mission of USNH. Awards, gifts, and prizes may not be lavish or extravagant. Restrictions regarding funding source must be complied with. Proper classification of payments is necessary to differentiate between those considered scholarships, which may be tax-free and not reportable to the Internal Revenue Service and those that are awards, gifts or prizes, which may be taxable.

Pcards may not be used to purchase gifts, awards or prizes unless an approved temporary exception form is in place prior to purchase.

08 - 003 Alcohol

Alcohol is generally an unallowable expense. It is recognized that there may be a bona fide business reason to purchase alcohol, such as important donor functions. In addition, Dining Services and other departments may purchase alcohol for cooking, laboratory or resale purposes. If there is a compelling business reason and the expense is reasonable, the purchase of alcohol is allowable, if an appropriate source of funds is cited.

Pcards may not be used to purchase alcohol unless an approved temporary exception form is in place prior to purchase.  Typically, this includes donor and alumni related events only.  Designated and/or gift funds must be used and approval must be from CFO or their designee.