A. Summary
Alcohol is generally an unallowable expense. It is recognized that there may be a bona fide business reason to purchase alcohol, such as important donor functions. In addition, Dining Services and other departments may purchase alcohol for cooking, laboratory or resale purposes. If there is a compelling business reason and the expense is reasonable, the purchase of alcohol is allowable, if an appropriate source of funds is cited.
B. Source of Funds
Alcohol purchased for purposes other than cooking, laboratory or resale may only be purchased:
- With internally designated funds clearly delineated as "DISCRETIONARY" within the Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵ general ledger; or
- With restricted gift or endowment payout accounts that have been approved by the Controller.
C. Business Purpose
The bona fide business purpose for the purchase of alcohol must be clearly disclosed on supporting documentation accompanying purchase or reimbursement documents.
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