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IMPREST BANK ACCOUNTS

Accounting Services Section (ACT)

POLICY 29

Effective Date: 06/01/2003

Last Modified Date: 06/12/2003


General Policy

A University department or center may open an account and deposit University funds in a commercial bank only when specifically authorized, in writing, by the Chancellor. The University is providing a limited amount of unrestricted endowment income funds to support imprest bank accounts, primarily to facilitate payment to study subjects. Imprest funds are not to be used for payment of personal services, for payment to vendors, or for loans to employees.

Additional Information

See also:

ACT Procedure 5, Imprest Bank Accounts

ACT Appendix 12, Bank of America Signature Card

ACT Appendix 15, Statement of Justification for Imprest Bank Account


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