300-16 Check Cashing

Effective Date: 1/1/92 (revised 41/05)

Office of Origin: Controller's Office

I.        Purpose

The cashing of Petty Cash checks is addressed in this document.

II.       Definitions

None provided.

III.      Policy

Cashing of personal checks is not allowed.

The encashment of petty cash reimbursement checks can be accomplished at the drawee bank.  There will be no charge to the payee due to a prior agreement between the University and the bank.

IV.     Responsibility

Contact Office of Origin with questions (see above).

V.      Related Policies

Change Funds (Policy 300-15)

VI.     References

• UC Business and Finance Bulletins, Office of the President:
  Cashiering Responsibilities and Guidelines (BUS-49)
• UCSF Campus Code of Conduct
• UCSF Controller’s Office Website