The following are guidelines and procedures for purchasing and distributing all cash equivalents using University and Auxiliary funds. Gift cards purchased with Sponsored Project funds must also follow state and federal regulations as applicable.
The purchase and distribution of gift cards and cash equivalent items with University or Auxiliary funds must serve CSUCI’s mission and must comply with all University policies and procedures as well as state and federal law. Gift cards purchased with sponsored project funds must also follow any applicable state and federal regulations relevant to the project or grant.
The use of gift cards/cash equivalents should only be considered when no other option is viable, should be infrequent (if not part of a research or incentive program), and should be conservative in value. The link below contains detailed guidelines and procedures for purchasing and distributing gift cards and cash equivalents using University or auxiliary funds, which must be adhered to at all times.
Gift Card Forms
- CSUCI Gift Card Acknowledgement Form (PDF, 164KB)
- CSUCI Gift Card Pre-authorization Form (Funding Request) (MS Word, 98KB)
- CSUCI Gift Card Guidelines (PDF, 184KB)
