Departmental Card Questions & Answers

1. Why was the Purchasing Card program implemented?
To provide departments with a widely accepted method of
ordering small dollar and petty cash type items.
Departments will now have another choice beyond the
purchase order and petty cash options.
2. Are departments required to use the purchasing card
for their purchases under $1,000?
Yes. The card can be a more convenient and efficient way of
ordering items under $1,000. Departments are required to use the purchasing card if the vendor will accept it as a means of payment.
3. How are additional cards obtained?
Card applications must be obtained from the Purchasing
Department. The individual completes the application form,
obtains the appropriate signatures and returns it to the
Purchasing Department.
4. How long will it take to receive the card?
The Card will be delivered to NMU Purchasing in approximately

fifteen (15) working days.
5. Can the card be used for personal purchases if the
department is reimbursed for the charges?
No, and as noted in the Card Agreement, non-adherence