Credit Card Policy Oct 2022.pdf

The document provides guidelines for using purchasing cards (P-cards) in the City of Santa Barbara, covering card activation, documentation, fraud reporting, transaction dispute resolution, statement reconciliation, and training compliance. It outlines the roles of Approving Officials, Group Card Managers, Department Program Coordinators, Department Heads, and the Credit Card Program Administrator. Emphasis is placed on following guidelines to prevent misuse, with consequences for non-compliance and details on allowable and unallowable purchases. Information on sales/use tax, online account access, card activation, and a list of allowable and unallowable services is also included.