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GENERAL

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titleA catering vendor is providing a package that includes food, alcohol, and staffing expenses, but the cost per person is exceeded. Do we need an exception?

Cost per person is not required when utilizing a negotiated package price. Be sure to route any documents requiring signatures via JIRA for approval.

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titleCan we buy plates, napkins, utensils, and cups?

These items can be purchased for events and business meetings only.  These items cannot be purchased to have on hand for in-office use.

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titleCan we buy other refreshments such as hot cocoa or juice under the blanket OOEF?

If purchasing hot cocoa or juice for birthday celebrations, those can be purchased under the blanket OOEF.


RECRUITMENT/VISITORS

If purchasing hot cocoa or juice for birthday celebrations, those can be purchased under the blanket OOEF.
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titleCan we buy other refreshments such as hot cocoa or juice under the blanket OOEF?
titleCan we buy snacks or refreshments to keep on hand for staff in the office?

No, we are not allowed to purchase snacks or refreshments for staff consumption during the workday.

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titleCan we buy plates, napkins, utensils, and cups?

These items can be purchased for events and business meetings only.  These items cannot be purchased to have on hand for in-office use.

How many folks can come to a meal with a job candidate?

No more than 4 without an approved exception. Three staff plus the candidate is the standard party size. 

EMPLOYEE CELEBRATIONS

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titleCan we buy snacks or refreshments to keep on hand for staff in the office?

No, we are not allowed to purchase snacks or refreshments for staff consumption during the workday.

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titleCan we buy plates, napkins, utensils, and cups?

These items can be purchased for events and business meetings only.  These items cannot be purchased to have on hand for in-office use.

If purchasing hot cocoa or juice for birthday celebrations, those can be purchased under the blanket OOEF
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titleCan we buy other refreshments such as hot cocoa or juice under the blanket OOEF?
have a birthday party for each member of our team?

We encourage departments to offer celebratory opportunities as a means of maintaining staff morale; however, those opportunities should be limited to monthly occurrences and not exceed $5/person in expense.

PROCARD

No, we are not allowed to purchase snacks or refreshments for staff consumption during the workday
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titleCan we buy snacks or refreshments to keep on hand for staff in the office?
I put catering charges on the ProCard?

Central Market and Whole Foods are the only local vendors that can offer catering that is allowable on the ProCard since they are classified as a grocery store.


These items can be purchased for events and business meetings only.  These items cannot be purchased to have on hand for in-office use.
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titleCan we buy plates, napkins, utensils, and cups?
I use my ProCard at HEB?

Yes, as long as you provide the State Tax Exemption Certificate. 


If purchasing hot cocoa or juice for birthday celebrations, those can be purchased under the blanket OOEF
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use the ProCard at bakeries?

Yes, as long as you provide the State Tax Exemption Certificate.

ALCOHOL

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titleCan alcohol be served at an on-campus event?
Alcohol is only authorized in campus facilities that are licensed to serve alcohol by the State of Texas. To serve alcohol outside of these locations, an exception must be requested and approved prior to your event. Vouchers without this approval will be rejected by Accounts Payable. More information is available here.

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titleMy final catering invoice shows that alcohol exceeded the cost of food by more than 50%, and I didn't have a negotiated package price. What do I do?
An exception must be requested and approved to issue payment. Exceptions require justification documented on the OOEF and approval by the dean or vice president. Official delegates may not approve these exceptions. Exceptions for the dean require additional higher-level approval. Exceptions are required regardless if the payment is by reimbursement or vendor payment.

BLANKET OOEF

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titleWhat are recurring office refreshments?

Recurring office refreshments are for the consumption by faculty, staff, students, and guests, including bottled water, soft drinks, coffee, cream, sweetener, candies/mints during business meetings and staff celebrations only.

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titleCan we buy snacks or refreshments to keep on hand for staff in the office?

No, we are not allowed to purchase snacks or refreshments for staff consumption during the workday.

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titleCan we buy plates, napkins, utensils, and cups?

These items can be purchased for events and business meetings only.  These items cannot be purchased to have on hand for in-office use.


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titleCan we buy other refreshments such as hot cocoa or juice under the blanket OOEF?

If purchasing hot cocoa or juice for birthday celebrations, those can be purchased under the blanket OOEF.

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