Approved Services to Process on a Purchase Requisition

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Last updated: Oct 09, 2023
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Disbursements Processing Department for payment without a purchase order number assigned. In lieu of a purchase order, some direct payment requests may require the need for a fully executed contract, such as:

  • Advertising services (Example: print, radio, TV, billboard, social media) (Employment advertising is referred to Human Resources.)
  • Charitable contributions: Refer to Syracuse University Gift Policy for more
  • Copyrights/permission to reprint/royalties
  • Dome vendor concession payments
  • Fees: Admission fees, CART and Interpreter fees, collection fees, entry fees, fee payments to research subjects, referee fees, legal Fees (approval to be obtained by General Counsel), insurance fees (approval to be obtained by Risk Management)
  • Food/liquors: Contact Food Services
  • Governmental fees: Local, state, and federal
  • Internal Revenue Service
  • NYS Commissioner of Labor
  • NYS Higher Education
  • NYS liquor license, permits, fees
  • NYS motor vehicle (for search, trace, and fines)
  • NYS motor vehicle registration
  • Membership dues (Greek life affiliations and professional organizations)
  • Performers and Performance contracts: Require a copy of a fully executed contract
  • Real estate/rentals: For office space with lease agreement refer to Real Estate Office for approval and contract review
  • Refunds/reimbursements for Bursar
  • Overpayment
  • Parking
  • Physical Plant billable services
  • Photography/Videography Services (Must be accompanied by an approved/signed Photography/Videography Services Agreement)
  • Audio Visual – providing services
  • Postage Meter Fund Replenishment (Does not includes USPS Postage)
  • Reservations/registrations: Conferences, Hotels, Luncheons, dinners, banquets require a copy of a fully executed contract
  • Subscriptions – periodicals, newspapers (non-software/data)
  • Utilities & Cable Service
  • Medical and Wellness Service Providers (massage, yoga, chiropractor, acupuncture)
  • University sponsored and paid for, off site events (with an authorized contract)

Please note that photography services can now be processed on a Requisition, but must include the new photography services agreement. You can find additional information regarding this process here. The agreement document can be accessed directly here. See also Approved Services to Process on a Purchase Requisition.