A petty cash fund is an advance of University funds to an individual custodian on behalf of a department or administrative unit. Petty cash funds allow cash to be made available to departments and activities to facilitate payment for minor expenses while maintaining proper control. Petty cash funds may also be used to disburse qualifying incentive payments to subjects participating in research studies. Any other use of petty cash funds must be requested in writing and sent to the Office of the Controller for approval.

The Divisional Business Offices approve requests for the establishment, charges and closings of petty cash funds. Approvals of requests to establish new funds are based upon adequacy and completeness of the "Statement of Purpose" provided on the Petty Cash Action Form (B-29). Questions concerning approval of petty cash funds should be directed to the appropriate Divisional Business Office.

• Petty Cash Guide
• FITT Training Workshops
  
• JHU Guide to Internal Controls
  

• Click here for Adobe PDF versions of all petty cash forms
• Click here for Adobe PDF versions of remote imprest fund forms:
  • http://finsys2.es.jhu.edu/uforms/b29.pdf
    
  • http://finsys2.es.jhu.edu/uforms/b30.pdf

• Controllers Office Staff Contact List

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