The Environmental Studies department permits faculty, staff, researchers, and some graduate students who are active employees of the UniversityÌýto become procurement cardholders (Pcard). Cardholders are able to apply for and use a University VISA procurement cardÌýforÌýsmall-dollar purchases, as appropriate for University business.ÌýThe use of a Pcard requires that the cardholderÌýknow and follow University, Sponsor, State, & Federal fiscal regulations and provide all of the necessary documentation required in Concur including receipts.

The role of a Cardholder is to make purchases in accordance with the regulations established by the University, as well as all federal and state rules to ensure accountability to the public and fairness to vendors. Cardholders are responsible for:

  • Completing required Procurement Card Cardholder training and certification, Fiscal Code of Ethics training, and Procurement - Purchasing and Contract Management training
  • Ensuring that the policies of the Commercial Card Program are followed, as well as other university policies, state fiscal and procurement rules, and the Procurement Code of Ethics
  • Obtaining supporting documentation required for their transactions
  • Submitting a monthly expense report
  • Protecting the card at all times to prevent unauthorized use, and not sharing or authorizing others to use the card
  • Immediately reporting a lostÌýor stolen card to the bank.ÌýThe University is liable for all charges incurred on a lost or stolen card until the time that it is reported as such to the bank. However, fraudulent charges can and should be disputed. If the bank is able to recover fraudulent charges, monies will be credited to the Cardholder's account
  • Notifying the Commercial Card Program (procurement.card@cu.edu) and the ENVS Approving Official, Scott Senger (scott.senger@colorado.edu)Ìýof transfer or termination of employment

Cardholders should also refer to the Ìýfor additional information on card use, procedures, and violations.

Important items to remember for PCard purchases:

  • ​All purchases made with the PCard areÌýtax-exempt. Always remind the vendor of this before they place the charge on the card.ÌýThe University tax-exempt numberÌýis on the front of the pcard.
  • Always obtain anÌýitemized receiptÌýthat shows in detail the items purchased.
  • For the purchase of meals (Official Function),Ìýdo not tip the wait staff over 20%.
  • Never use your PCard while in 'travel' status (although conference registration is okay).
  • If you use your PCard for online purchases, be sure to use theÌýbilling addressÌýthat is tiedÌýto your assigned P-Card. This address is located on your card application form. Keep a copy of this form on hand for easy reference.
  • Turn in your receipts promptly to avoid automaticÌýÌýfor late processing of charges.

It is the responsibility of the cardholder toÌýpromptly submit theirÌýPCard receipts and submit their expense report whenÌýnotified that it's ready.Ìý


Need to reconcile your pcard?

The department uses the college's Financial Services Center (FSC) staff who act as delegates to build and create Concur Reports on behalf of ENVS cardholders. The ENVS dedicated FSC Account Technician is Kylie Cook (kylie.cook@colorado.edu).

  1. To reconcile procurement expenses, complete the onlineÌýFSC Procurement Card Receipt formÌýincluding itemized receipts.

    • Please do not upload your receipts into the available receipts sections in Concur. The FSC requires you to upload these via theÌýFSC Procurement Card Receipt form.
  2. The ENVS dedicated FSC Account Technician, Kylie Cook, will create your report and review it at the college level.
  3. Once the report is reviewed internally andÌýready to submit, Kylie will sendÌýan email request to you telling you to submit your report.
    • Please do notÌýsubmit your report until you've received an email from Kylie. If you see "Wait" in the title of a report, it is not ready to submit!

Submit your PCard Receipts

Questions? ContactÌýENVS finance administrator, Lisa Forman (lisa.forman@colorado.edu).Ìý