Policies & Procedures
WPI requires adherence to these policies and procedures to assure all financial transactions support the mission of the university (education and research). These policies and procedures apply to all funding sources including restricted gifts and grants as well as general operating, overhead return, professional development, and faculty start-up funds.
| Policy | Purpose | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts Payable | ||
| Spend Authorization FAQs (PDF) | Frequently Asked Questions about Spend Authorizations. | accountspayable@wpi.edu |
| Business expense policy (PDF) | Guidelines for reasonable business expenses and how to process payment. | jclapp1@wpi.edu |
| Discretionary Fund Policy (PDF) | Guidelines for allowable uses of discretionary funds. | lmartunas@wpi.edu |
| Professional Services Policy (PDF) | Guidelines for contracting services performed by external individuals and organizations (i.e., consultants). | eproc@wpi.edu |
| Travel policy (PDF) | Guidelines for allowed business travel expenses. | accountspayable@wpi.edu |
| PDA Comp Matrix (PDF) | Guidelines for transfers to Faculty restricted funds | accounting@wpi.edu |
| Compliance | ||
| Post Issuance Bond Compliance (PDF) | Guide to facilitate compliance with federal tax rules related to tax-exempt debt issuances | mjpeck@wpi.edu |
| PCard Program | ||
| Guide for Using Works (PDF) | Information on How to Use Works | pcardadmin@wpi.edu |
| WPI Procurement Card (PCard) Guide (PDF) |
Information about the WPI PCard program and cardholder responsibilities. | pcardadmin@wpi.edu |