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Policies and Procedures

The following policies relate to the university's procurement processes can be found under Administrative and Business Practices on the USC Policy web site. These policies must be referenced and adhered to when utilizing university funds.

• Compliance Policies – Includes:
  • Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy
• Expenditures and Purchasing Policies – Includes:
  • Expenditure Policies and Procedures
  • Independent Contractor Policy
  • Mobile Communication Resources Policy
  • Procurement Cards Policy
  • Recruitment and Relocation Policy
  • Travel Card Policy
• Finance, Accounting and Budget – Includes:
  • Misappropriation of University Assets Policy

The policies listed below must also be adhered to when utilizing university assets.

• Laptop/Device Encryption Policy (pdf - April 2009)
• Consumer Cloud Encryption Services Policy (pdf - October 2011)
• Maximum Rates
• Memo Regarding Expenditure Authority from Dennis Dougherty (pdf - September 2006)

The following procedures are administered by Payment Services:

• Wire Transfer Request Procedures
• Procurement Card Audits