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Article ID: 1002400
Procurement Card (Pcard) Responsibility Levels

The following roles governs Pcard program workflow, ensure security and manage the procurement process:

Cardholders Responsibilities

  • Purchase goods and services within Pcard guidelines. 
  • Forward Purchasing documents (such as sales receipts) to BruinBuy preparers to ensure that each transaction is entered into the financial system in a timely manner.
  • Review the periodic cardholder statement and ensure that all corresponding supporting documentation (receipts) are attached to the statement and sent to Accounts Payable.
  • Review email notifications.

Department Administrators Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement internal procedures that govern departmental use of the Pcard.
  • Review email/Post-Authorization Notification (PAN) notifications and monitor designated accounts.
  • Communicate with Pcard Administrator when new or modified cards are required.  

Cardholder Supervisors Responsibilities

  • Review email/PAN notifications and monitor cardholder purchases.
  • Review cardholder statements and supporting documentation (receipts) and sign statements to indicate all purchases reflected were for legitimate and allowable business purposes.
  • Communicate with Pcard Administrator when card cancellations are required.

Pcard Administrators Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day management and operation of the Pcard program.
  • Communicate with U.S. Bank regarding additions, changes and deletions to cardholder records.

On-Site Audit Reviews
In following the guidelines set forth in BUS-43, Part 8, Section N - Oversight and Reviews, the Pcard Administrator will establish procedures for on-site department audit reviews of the Pcard policies and procedures. The review involves pulling a statistical sample of cardholder records for verification of compliance. Any special exception requests granted by the Director of Purchasing to the department will be included in this review. Sanctions will be imposed for any misuse of policies and procedures.

Campus Purchasing Department
PCard@finance.ucla.edu | Phone: (310) 794-2914 | Fax: (310) 794-6024

Address
10920 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 650
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Mail Code: 148248
  Office Hours
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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