Frequently Asked Questions
▼ Who decides if something will be paid on a direct pay form or a Purchase Order (PO)?
Purchasing Department
▼ Where do I send my LPO copies?
The brown must go to Purchasing first to be logged in. The signed blue goes to Accounts
Payable. When merchandise is received, the blue must be forwarded immediately.
▼ What if the department gets the original invoice?
The original invoice must be forwarded to Accounts Payable before payment can be made.
▼ What if the invoice does not have a Purchase Order number or ship to address?
If the department receives the invoice, a PO number or some information to identify
who it belongs to should be printed on the invoice.
▼ What if Accounts Payable requests certain paperwork and the department doesn't have
it?
The department needs to respond to the person in Accounts Payable requesting the paperwork
as to the reason they do not have the paperwork. Even if the transaction was made
with a purchasing card, Accounts Payable needs to be notified.
▼ Do I need an Account Code and a Program Code on my Requisition or Purchase Order?
Definitely. Your FOAPAL is not complete without the Account Code and Program Code.
▼ Will payment be made if the Receiving Report (white PO copy with "Receiving Copy:
Sign and return to Accounts Payable when items are received" printed on it or blue
LPO) is not signed?
No. The receiving report will be returned to the department and payment will be delayed.