This program is designed to provide user-friendly purchasing and payment tools so that Tulane’s personnel can quickly and efficiently order and receive goods and complete effective accounting and settlement processes. The program does include the controls and features needed to ensure that these resources are used properly. The Purchasing Card (P-Card) program minimizes the number of manual tasks required to complete the order and settle the transaction. Program success is contingent on departmental compliance with approved procedures and guidelines.

This program is designed to provide user-friendly purchasing and payment tools that allows the cardholder to make purchases of goods and services, and pay for travel, meals, and entertainment expenses. Cardholders are responsible for following all rules governing the use of the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Travel & Entertainment Visa Card (Corporate Card). This policy defines the circumstances under which an employee of the university may apply for and use the Corporate Card. The Corporate Card may not be used for personal purchases and expenses.