New Procedures and Forms
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September 11, 2002
To: All Departments
Subject: New Procedures and Forms
The following guidelines have been developed by the Administration & Finance area and will be
effective immediately. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Purchasing
Department at 968-0269 or the Disbursing Office at 968-0394.
Please note that new vendor numbers and/or employee vendor numbers are to be
requested BEFORE the requisition is completed. The new forms are available on the
Administration & Finance web site (http://admin.atu.edu). Select “Forms and Manuals” at the
bottom of the page.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Purchasing Department: Create and maintain ALL vendor numbers
Place orders
Issue bids
Expedite delivery if needed
Cancel orders
Return incorrect, broken or defective merchandise
Accounts Payable: Process invoices for payment
Correct encumbrances as needed
Disbursing: Review travel requests
Review Requests for Checks
Review TR1 Requests for Travel Reimbursement
Issue checks
Remit Sales/Use Taxes
Telephones
New Procedures and Forms
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TO REQUEST A NEW VENDOR NUMBER:
The ATU REQUEST FOR NEW VENDOR NUMBER FORM must be completed (see attached).
If printed literature and/or order forms are available with the entity’s Tax Identification Number
shown, please attach to Request Form
The form must be signed by the person initiating the order and by their immediate supervisor.
The form is to be mailed or faxed to the Purchasing Department (968-0633)
Purchasing will contact the vendor and request a completed IRS Form W-9 (Request for
Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) and Business Designation.
After receipt of the completed W-9, the vendor information will be entered into the FRS system
by the Purchasing Department, a vendor number assigned and the department notified.
The Procurement Manager must approve any exceptions to the above procedures.
Please be aware that these additional steps will increase the order lead-time and plan your
purchases accordingly.
TO REQUEST AN EMPLOYEE VENDOR NUMBER FOR TRAVEL:
The ATU REQUEST FOR EMPLOYEE VIN FORM must be completed (see attached)
The form must be signed by the person making the trip and by their immediate supervisor
The form is to be mailed or faxed to the Purchasing Department (968-0633)
Purchasing will verify employment, enter the information into the FRS system, assign an
Employee Vendor Number and notify the requesting department.
The employee’s Social Security Number will no longer be used as their Vendor Number. The
employee numbers will still start with an “E” but will be a computer-assigned number.
ADDRESS ADDITIONS OR CHANGES:
The ATU REQUEST FOR NEW/CORRECTED ADDRESS FORM must be completed (see
attached). The form must be signed by the person initiating the order and by their immediate
supervisor.
The form is to be mailed or faxed to the Purchasing Department (968-0633)
Purchasing will add the new address or correct an existing address on the FRS system and
notify the requesting department.
Please notify Purchasing if any existing addresses are to be deleted.
New Procedures and Forms
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TO REQUEST A CHECK:
Examples: Agency checks, honoraria, stipends, etc.
Do NOT use for routine purchases requiring a purchase order and an invoice.
The ATU REQUEST FOR CHECK FORM must be completed (see attached)
The form must be signed by the person requesting the check and by their immediate supervisor
Supporting documentation MUST be attached
The form with supporting documentation is to be submitted to the Disbursing Office for review
and for the issuance of a check
If a new vendor number is required, attach a completed ATU REQUEST FOR NEW VENDOR
FORM with the documentation. After reviewing the check request and supporting documen-
tation, Disbursing will forward the Request for New Vendor Number Form to Purchasing for
assignment of vendor number.
Purchasing will notify Disbursing when the vendor number is assigned, and Disbursing will issue
the check.
TO REQUEST A REFUND CHECK:
Use same procedures and forms as “To Request a Check” with additional requirements as
noted below:
If funds were deposited into the SIS system, the Student Accounts Office must verify receipt of
deposit and attach supporting documentation BEFORE the paperwork is sent to Disbursing.
Examples would be Music Camp refunds, scholarship refunds, etc.
For camps NOT carried in the SIS system:
The Camp Director must attach a copy of the pre-numbered receipt showing date and amount of
deposit. The Camp Director is to note whether the refund is to be payable to the student, the
parent or to the school.
The REQUEST FOR REFUND forms with supporting documentation are to be forwarded to the
appropriate department head or dean for signature (refunds for Sport Camps are to be sent to
the Athletic Director) and then sent to Disbursing for processing.
Form ATU-083
ATU REQUEST FOR NEW VENDOR NO. Date: ______________________
BEFORE ENTERING YOUR REQUISITION, provide all information available and fax this form to the
Purchasing Department (968-0633). Purchasing will contact the vendor for their Tax Identification
Number, Business Designation, etc., set up the vendor in the FRS System, note the assigned vendor
number and return this form to the fax number listed below. If you have questions or need assistance,
please call 968-0269.
FOR PURCHASING USE
Assigned Vendor & Address No.
From: ________________________________
(Department Name)
________________________________
(Departmental Fax No.)
Name of Company
or Sole Proprietor
Dba
Street Address
PO Box
City, State, Zip
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Web Site
E-mail Address
Requested By: ____________________________________________
(Signature)
Approved By: ____________________________________________
(Signature of Immediate Supervisor)
FOR PURCHASING USE:
Date
Entered
Initials
Form ATU-084
ATU REQUEST FOR EMPLOYEE VIN: Date: _________________
BEFORE ENTERING YOUR REQUISITION FOR TRAVEL, complete this form and fax to the
Purchasing Department (968-0633). We will verify employment, enter the information into the FRS
system, note the assigned vendor number and return this form to the fax number listed below. If you
have questions or need assistance, please call Purchasing at 968-0269.
E
From: ________________________________ ____________________________
(Department Name) (Departmental Fax No.)
Employee’s Name
Social Security No
(For verification
of employment)
Address No: 00
OFFICE ADDRESS
Building & Room No.
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Russellville, AR 72801-2222
Telephone No.
E-mail Address
Address No: 01
HOME ADDRESS
Street Address
PO Box
City, State, Zip
Requested By: ______________________________________
(Signature)
Approved By: ______________________________________
(Signature of Immediate Supervisor)
FOR PURCHASING USE:
Date
Entered:
Initials:
Form ATU-085
ATU REQUEST FOR NEW/CORRECTED ADDRESS Date: _______________
BEFORE ENTERING YOUR REQUISITION, provide information on the new address or correction to an
existing address and fax this form to the Purchasing Department (968-0633). Purchasing will enter the
new address or correct the existing one, note the assigned address number and return this form to the
fax number listed below. Please indicate any address numbers that need to be deleted. If you have
questions or need assistance, please call 968-0269.
From: ________________________________ ___________________________
(Department Name) (Departmental Fax No)
ACTION REQUESTED: _____ Additional Address _____ Change Existing Address
_____ Address Number to be Deleted
Name of Company or
Sole Proprietor
Dba
Street Address
PO Box
City, State, Zip
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Web Site
E-mail Address
Requested By: ____________________________________________
(Signature)
Approved By: ____________________________________________
(Signature of Immediate Supervisor)
FOR PURCHASING USE:
Date
Entered
Initials
Form ATU-086
ATU REQUEST FOR CHECK Date: ____________________________
(Including Refunds, Stipends, Agency Funds & Honoraria)
This form must be completed, signed and supporting documentation attached before Disbursing
will issue a check.
Check Requested By: _________________________________________________
(Department or Office)
Services Performed For: _________________________________________________
(Name of Department, Office or Agency Account)
Account Number: _________________________________________________
Vendor No. & Address
Check Payable To: _________________________________________________
Description of Services/Goods
OR Reason for Refund: _________________________________________________
Amount of Check: $ ______________________
Check Requested By: __________________________________________
(Signature)
Approved By: ____________________________________________
(Signature of Immediate Supervisor)
--------- SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE ATTACHED ----------