cheque requisitions

cheque requisitions

payments under $5,000

payments for most goods and services totalling under $5,000 can be made using a purchasing card (p-card), by submitting an approved invoice to accounts payable, or submitting a cheque requisition.

when to use the p-card

the p-card is an efficient and effective method of procuring and paying for low-dollar value goods and services and should be used when making purchases for goods or services under $5,000. most vendors accept credit cards, including aramark at the thunder bay campus.  

for more information on the use of a p-card, please refer to lakehead’s purchasing policy/purchasing card program.

cheque requisitions 

the cheque requisition can be used for low-value purchases as outlined below:

  • reimbursement of an individual’s university-related expenditures (not including travel) where a p-card was not accepted
  • payment for services to individuals who are not employees or 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 of the university
  • payment to vendors for services rendered or products that have been purchased where the vendor does not accept payments via the p-card
  • awards, prizes, and honorariums
  • refunds for over-payments/deposits

when submitting a cheque requisition, you must:

  • have the complete name, address and social insurance number for the person providing a service to the university
  • provide a budget code
  • have proper authorization
  • identify what, when, why, where, and who the payment is for
  • attach the original receipts
  • obtain the signature of the dean or department chair or directors/managers whenever requesting re-imbursement

cheque requisition form

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