Direct Payment
Intended to be used as a way to quickly and easily pay for a specific list of products and services that do not require a requisition, contract, or agreement.
Eligible Products and Services
The following activities are eligible for Direct Payment in the CSUBUY P2P system:
- Attorney Fees
- Freight / Postage / Shipping
- Legal Settlements
- Local & Federal Government Payments
- Medical Service Payments
- Memberships
- Official/Referee Payments
- Permits / Licenses (non-IT)
- Royalty Payments
- Student Union Return of Surplus
- Subscriptions/Publications (non-IT)
- Utilities
How to Submit a Direct Payment
Submit a Direct Pay Request via CSUBUY P2P.
Documentation Requirements
- An itemized invoice is required for direct payments. Itemized is defined as a description of the goods or services secured, the quantity, the amount, tax and shipping charges [if applicable] and total.
- If paying an individual that does not supply an invoice, a Generic Invoice [pdf] may be submitted.
- A Hospitality Expense Justification [pdf] form is required when paying for the provision of food, beverages, and other expenditures related to activities, or special events for the purpose of promoting and furthering the mission of the university.
- An agenda is required for hospitality expenses for employee only events. The funding source may be restricted.
If this is for a reimbursement, see Can I be Reimbursed?
