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7 Sep 2022: This page is currently under review. In light of proposed changes to a number of the University’s systems and processes, we are currently updating this section of the FPM.

23 Dec 2022: Petty Cash must be used exclusively for expenditure directly relating to University business. These shall be limited to items of expenditure below the cost of £25 unless the Director of Finance has given written dispensation to increase the limit.

23 Dec 2022: Actions required Completed Action Ensure petty cash is stored in a suitable safe or locked drawer and never left unattended Ensure the Imprest Form is completed and posted to the ledger, prior to replenishing the float Check each payment from petty

23 Dec 2022: Each department will need to establish a Petty Cash Imprest System for issuing petty cash to employees and recording all transactions. Each time the float requires replenishing a Petty Cash Imprest Form must be completed.

23 Dec 2022: Purpose of petty cash A petty cash float (normally up to a maximum of £100, unless the Director of Finance gives written consent to increase the limit) may be required by departments to defray minor expenses incurred by University employees on

23 Dec 2022: Requests for a petty cash float and any permanent, or temporary, increases to an existing float must be made in writing by either the Head of Institution or Administrator to the Head Accounting Services, clearly stating the amount of petty cash

23 Dec 2022: Heads of Institution are responsible for the security of the float and for ensuring that all expenditure is properly supported and authorised. There must be regular independent checks of petty cash balances and use and Departments are required to