
Allowables and Non-Allowables
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Office Supplies |
Flowers |
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Memberships |
Subscriptions |
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Advertising |
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Cylinder Gases |
Aviation Repair Parts |
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Freight Expenses and Postage Charges |
Purchases from MSU University Stores |
| Computer Supplies**(w/ISCD Administrator Approval) | Advertising/Logo ** (w/Marketing's Approval) |
| Printing ** (w/College Reprographics Approval) | Hosting Expenses (off campus only) |
| Textbooks | Classroom Supporting Materials and Supplies |
| Tickets for Students and Gift Certificates | Vehicle Rentals for Student Support |
| Uniform and Laundry Rental | Video Purchases and Rentals |
| Promotional Materials (only awarded contractors) | Hotels and Restaurants for LCC Sponsored Events |
| Trophies | Registration for Student Clubs/Groups |
| Small Dollar Equipment | Automotive Repair Parts |
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Alcoholic Beverages, beer, wine, liquor |
Personal Purchases of any type |
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ATM/Cash Advances of any Type |
Furniture ** - (see Pre-Approved) ** |
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Boat Dealers, Rentals, Marinas |
Long-Term Rentals |
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Cellular Telephone and Telephone Services |
Consulting Services |
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Contracts and Leases |
Construction and Renovations |
| Contract Agreements of any type that require a signature | Gasoline for Personal Vehicle |
| Telephone Services (unless approved in writing by Purchasing - including cellular phones) | Pyramiding Purchases - several dollar purchases are made over a short period of time in lieu of combining purchases. (Avoid compliance with the competitive bid requirement of Purchasing Policy). |
| Automotive Repairs (Emergency Only on College Vehicles) | Insurance (unless approved Budget Administrator) |
| Prescription Drugs and Controlled Substances (unless approved by Purchasing in writing) | Equipment - equipment with a dollar value of more than $1,000 must be approved by Divisional Budget Administrator |
| Firearms of any type | Leases and Lease Purchases |
| Moving Services | Reimbursement of any type |
| Radioactive and Hazardous Materials** (unless approved by Purchasing in writing) | Donations |
| Time Payments of any type | |
** Pre-approval Required from LCC Card Administrators, or noted Administrators. Include name of approver and date received.
*** LCC Card may be used for off-campus repair work:
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Repair of equipment valued under $1,000 and not a fixed inventory
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Vendor does not have to come on campus
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Repair considered minor or low dollar amount

Purchasing Department
Washington Court Place, Room 214
Phone: (517) 483-1785
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