Purchase Goods & Services < $50

Check with the country program (or regional office, if there is no CP) before implementing this procedure.  They may have established value limits and processes that are different from the ones we describe here.

Process Outline

Anyone can do this.  It does not require specialized procurement staff.

Option 1

1. Staff person buys item(s) and gets receipt
2. Staff person submits receipt for reimbursement

Option 2

1. Staff person gets Short Term Operating Advance
2. Staff person buys item(s) and gets receipt
3. Staff person uses receipt to clear advance

Forms

No purchasing forms necessary.

Other Purchase Level Outlines

< $50

$50 – $500

$500 – $5,000

> $5,000