FAQ

All requisitions are submitted through CFS (Common Financial System) and require authorized approval. For complete CFS information, visit Knowledge Base.

For step-by-step instructions on how to submit a requisition, please review the CFS 9.2 User Guide - Requisition Data Entry [PDF].

The preferred method of procuring goods is through department P-Card for all goods under $2500.00. If the vendor will not take P-Card, then submit a requisition through the financial system.

Only the Buyers in Procurement and Contracts are authorized agents to legally bind the University by delegation of authority from the President. In general, no staff or faculty member, dean or chairperson has the authority to solicit, select or obligate the University in any contractual matter or sign an agreement. The Procurement and Contracts Department will review and edit procurement contracts, consult with the University's General Counsel, if necessary, and obtain the appropriate, signatures for all contract requirements.

CSU policy requires that all purchases of products and/or services of $50,000 or more must be competitively bid by the Procurement and Contracts Department.

Contact the Office of Procurement and Contracts at (310) 243-3799 or email procurement@9858k.com to schedule your training.

All requisitions are submitted electronically through CFS (Common Financial System). Once the requisition is assigned to a buyer for processing, the requester can view this information by following the below PeopleSoft path.

Purchasing → Requisitions → Add/Update Requisitions → Find an Existing Value → Enter Requisition Number, Search.

Select the requisition number link, and Click the Attributes Tab. The Buyer Name will be identified.

Please contact Procurement and Contracts Department for assistance at (310) 243-3799.

The University is not a tax exempt institution, therefore all orders must include appropriate sales tax. For more tax information, please contact Accounting Services at (310) 243-3807.

The usual payment terms are “Net 30,” meaning the invoice will be paid within 30 days of receipt of the invoice date. We also accept “Net 10” with a 2% discount.

Purchase orders are required under the following circumstances:

1. When the vendor/contractor will perform services on campus.
2. When the order exceeds $2,500.00.
3. When the vendor does not accept P-Card payments.
4. When Blanket Purchase Orders are in place.

All requisitions are submitted electronically through CFS (Common Financial System). Once the requisition is processed, the requester can view this information by following the below PeopleSoft path.

Purchasing → Requisitions → Requisition Document Status

Once you are in the Requisitions Document Status Page, enter the Requisition ID and click SEARCH. Select the requisition number link, and if processed the Purchase Order link and number will appear. If the PO status is OPEN or APPROVED, it means the Buyer is working on the requisition. If the status is DISPATCHED, the Buyer has completed. The requestor will receive a copy of the PO once it is dispatched and emailed to the vendor.

Complete a Procurement Card Application [PDF] with the appropriate signatures. Email the completed form to p-card@9858k.com.

Note: Your department administrator may be contacted to substantiate the validity of the application and provide additional information. Once approved, you will be contacted for training and card pick-up.

The principle use shall be for procuring goods under $2,500.00. If your order exceeds this amount, please contact the Program Administrator (p-card@9858k.com) for further instructions. All services are prohibited to be paid by P-Card unless pre-approval from the Program Administrator is granted.

Yes, detailed receipts are required for all meals however personal meals while traveling are prohibited on the P-Card. Please visit 9858k.com/accounting-services/ap/travel. 

Please visit 9858k.com/accounting-services/ap/travel.

No, gas for personal vehicles is not allowed on the P-Card. Employees should request reimbursement for business miles driven with personal vehicles through your Travel Reimbursement.