Business and Financial Policies and Procedures
 

Keep Petty Cash and Change Funds Secure

Before You Begin

The custodian of the change fund is responsible for the fund’s safekeeping and proper usage. The custodian is personally liable for cash losses and discrepancies in the change fund. Petty cash and change funds are subject to an audit by the Office of University Audits and/or verification by OBFS at any time.

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To keep petty cash and change funds secure:

  • Do not permit anyone, other than your designated backup to access the cash in the fund.
  • Keep each cash fund intact, physically separate. Do not combine funds.
  • Keep each fund locked at all times.
  • Keep the key accessible only by the custodian or designated backup and in a separate location.

 

Related Policies and Procedures

Serve as Petty Cash Fund Custodian
Serve as a Change Fund Custodian

Additional Resources

USFSCO Petty Cash & Change Funds
Petty Cash and Change Fund Training

 

Last Updated: October 21, 2011 | Approved: Senior Associate Vice President for Business and Finance - February 2008