The Purchasing Card or P-Card is a Visa card that is designed to supplement or eliminate a variety of processes including petty cash, local check writing, low-value authorizations and small dollar purchase orders. It provides a more efficient, cost effective method of purchasing and payment for small dollar transactions.
The P-Card can be used for in-store purchases as well as mail, e-mail, telephone and fax orders. Each card carries pre-established transaction and monthly credit limits. Agencies may further limit transaction amounts and the number of daily transactions.
During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $185,300 from all sources for ISF - Purchasing Card. This is a 29.9 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources.
Spending Via Purchasing Cards
Since use of the P-Card has established itself as the most efficient way to make small purchases, the volume of P-Card purchasing is an indicator of statewide efficiency in making small transactions. Note that the Governor's Office of Management and Budget is currently revamping the performance measures for Administrative Services.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.