The Procurement Card (P-Card) program is designed to delegate the authority and capability to efficiently purchase items directly from the supplier in compliance with all procurement laws and local policies. Issuance of a P-Card represents trust in personnel and empowers employees to act as responsible fiduciary agents to safeguard and protect the City of New Braunfels. A number of unique controls have been developed for our P-Card Program. These controls ensure that the cards will be used for only official operational purchases and within specific dollar limits. The Cardholder policy has been developed to assist you in better understanding the program. Please take the time to read and understand the policy before you begin using your P-Card. You will be asked at the end to verify that you have read the Purchasing Card Policy and Procedures below. 1. PURPOSE To establish policies and procedures for procuring goods and/or services using a Purchasing Card. The Purchasing Card program is designed to streamline the purchasing and accounts payable process by reducing paperwork generated by small dollar, high volume transactions, providing immediate access to goods and/or services, and facilitating quick payment to vendors. All Purchasing Card (P-Card) purchases must be made in compliance with statutory and City Charter requirements for public procurement. This policy includes procedures for the following:
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