Resources

Collecting Cash and Cash Items

Cash and cash items are defined as currency (paper and coin), personal, business and institutional checks, bank drafts (money orders, certified, official and cashier’s checks) traveler’s checks, and debit/credit card transactions.

Receipting and depositing funds

  • Cash Payments Over $10,000
    Cash transactions greater than $10,000 in a single transaction (or in two or more related transactions) requires reporting to the IRS. Review Procedures for Cash Payments over $10,000 for definition of reportable cash payments, procedures and required IRS form.
  • Depositing Cash Funds
    Cash Receipt Voucher and a CE document in SAP using FV50 should be completed as documented in business process: Depositing Funds Processed via Bursar-CRV.
    Questions may be directed to the Assistant Bursar for Payment Processing, 4-7584 or the Bursar’s Vault Supervisor, 4-9029.
  • Depositing Checks
    A CB document in SAP using FV50 should be completed as documented in business process: Depositing Fund Process via Bursar – OBC (Other Bank Credit)
    Questions may be directed to the Assistant Bursar for Payment Processing, 4-7584 or the Bursar’s Vault Supervisor, 4-9029.
  • Image Deposit Direct
    Questions for system issues should be directed to the Office of Treasury Operations, treasury@purdue.edu.
  • Electronic Payments
    Information and requests for access and claiming ACH/Wire payments can be found on the Treasury site.
  • Endorsement Stamp
    Departments must have a departmental endorsement which includes the department’s name. Contact the Office of Treasury Operations at treasury@purdue.edu.
  • Funds for University Accounts Receivable
    Funds that are to be applied to a university receivable account in FI-AR should be forwarded to Accounts Receivable office.
  • Grant and Sponsored Program Funds
    Funds should be forwarded to Sponsored Program Services, Young Hall 7th floor.

Security

  • Lost Deposits
    Immediately call the Office of Treasury Operations: 4-9783.
  • Robbery and Emergency Services:  911
    Review Robbery Procedures for guidelines before, during and after a robbery. A Suspect Description Sheet can be completed to assist with robbery details. 
    • For onsite robbery training of groups of 10 or more, contact Purdue University Police Department, 4-8221.
  • Suspected Unethical or Illegal Behavior
    Anonymous Reporting Line:  https://www.tnwgrc.com/purdue/  or 866-818-2620.