Purchase Order Exceptions

The following transactions do not require a Purchase Order, regardless of the purchase amount.

• Stipends 
• Dues and subscriptions
• Independent Contractors (See Independent Contractor Policy)
• Library purchases of books and periodicals.  
• Licenses and permits.  
• Professional and Personal Services (i.e., confidential high-risk legal, architectural, accounting, and other consulting) 
• Publications and reprint fees to copyright holders  
• Space (Leases) 
• Space (Rentals)
• Utility payments (i.e., telephone, electric, natural gas, city steam, etc.)
• Travel Reimbursements and direct payments to travel-related vendors  (use FINTREX)

*Note: In the event the transaction is utilizing Sponsored Funds, supporting documentation consistent with the funding source and Uniform Guidance must be submitted.