Missouri State University

Allowable Expenses

The Missouri State University Procurement Card may be used to purchase items equal to or less than $3,000.00 classified as commodities such as consumable supplies, maintenance materials, parts, and other miscellaneous purchases.

Following is a list of the types of allowable purchases. This list is not intended to be a complete list of allowable purchases that can be made with the Procurement Card, but is intended to assist you in getting a general idea of acceptable purchase transactions.

Allowable Purchase Descriptions:

Advertising including job posting in newspapers/magazines/online, etc.
Cameras, Camcorders, and other Audio/Visual equipment
Cleaning and dry cleaning services
Commodities on Contract
Conference registration fees, seminar fees, including webinars
Copier maintenance agreements
Custodial supplies
Electronic data processing supplies
Food: Refer to Food purchases on P-Card
Freight and expedited (overnight) shipping charges
Microwave ovens
Operating and maintenance supplies including paper towels, facial tissue and other cleaning supplies
Other technical and specialized supplies
Printing and photography supplies
Printing services (subject to receiving a waiver from Printing Services, as applicable)
Professional memberships, subscriptions and dues
Publications
Printers, scanners and fax machines
Refrigerators
Small tools
Travel: Refer to Travel Purchases on P-Card
Used parts and equipment