Policies by Category -
Business and Finance

Cash Receipts (Last updated on: 6/7/2018)
Responsible Office: Business Office

This statement sets forth University policy and procedures for the handling and deposit of cash. 

Consultant Selection (Last updated on: 1/12/2022)
Responsible Office: Business Office

The following procedures have been adopted by Saint Francis University (University) as authorized by action of the Board of Trustees (Board). These procedures shall be used for the orderly determination of the need to use consulting engineering firms, qualification and selection of firms, and general administration and monitoring of the engineering agreements.

Debt and Capital Structure Policy and Guidelines (Last updated on: 5/3/2018)
Responsible Office: Finance and Administration

This policy focuses on procedures the University follows to authorize major capital projects, and the steps it takes to ensure that the issuance of new debt used to acquire, improve or construct major capital assets are both strategic and fiscally responsible.

Employee Versus Independent Contractor Classification (Last updated on: 8/29/2022)
Responsible Office: Business Office

To provide departmental budget managers and others with budget responsibilities a basic understanding of IRS requirements and a procedure for ensuring that individuals hired or contracted to perform services are properly classified. Please note that payments made to a corporation for the services of an individual are not affected by this policy.

Employer Sponsored Student Payment Policy
Responsible Office: Business Office

As a benefit to our students, Saint Francis University allows students covered by employer reimbursement plans to defer payment, interest free, until the student is reimbursed by their employer. 

Marian Loan Fund (Last updated on: 1/17/2022)
Responsible Office: Business Office

To provide short-term loans to the faculty, staff and employees. Loans will be made only if funds are available.

On-Campus Credit Card Marketing
Responsible Office: Finance and Administration
This policy is in accordance with Pennsylvania Code Section 23 -2302 A: Regulation of On-Campus Credit Card Marketing, effective July 1, 2024
PNC Purchasing Card (Last updated on: 8/16/2021)
Responsible Office: Purchasing

The purpose of the P-card program is to streamline and simplify the requisitioning, purchasing and payment process for small dollar transactions. The program is designed to shorten the approval process and reduce the paperwork of procurement procedures such as purchase orders, check requests and expense reimbursements.

Travel and Entertainment (Last updated on: 9/2/2025)
Responsible Office: Business Office

Travel and Entertainment


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