What can a government purchase card be used for?

The Governmentwide purchase card may be used to (1) Make micro-purchases; (2) Place a task or delivery order (if authorized in the basic contract, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchase agreement; or (3) Make payments, when the contractor agrees to accept payment by the card.

What is the GPC process?

The Government Purchase Card (GPC) mission is to streamline payment procedures and reduce the administrative burden associated with purchasing supplies and services. The GPC provides “on the spot” purchasing, receiving, and payment authority for individuals other than contracting or purchasing officers.

How many GPC cardholder accounts can be under a managing account?

seven cardholder accounts
Individual responsible for a GPC Managing Account and the cardholders purchasing under that managing account. Responsible for approving planned purchases and reviewing the transactions/documentation of no more than seven cardholder accounts.

What are three examples of abuse of the Government commercial purchase card?

Examples of misuse include: (1) purchases that exceed the cardholder’s limit; (2) purchases not authorized by the agency; (3) purchases for which no funding exists; (4) purchases for personal consumption; (5) purchases that do not comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or other applicable procurement …

What practice is prohibited when using a Government purchase card?

5.04 Prohibited Purchases The purchase card must not be used for the following: • Long-term rental or lease of land or buildings of any type. Purchases of travel (airline, bus, boat, or train tickets) or travel-related expenses. Cash advances.

What are three examples of misuse of the Government purchase card?

What is the intentional use of the government issued charge card?

Under GSA’s general guidelines misuse of a government credit card is defined as intentional use of a government credit card for any purpose other than conducting official government business.

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