CASH, CHECKS, AND CREDIT CARD 
INFORMATION RECEIVED FOR PAYMENTS POLICY
  • All checks received for payment must be immediately stamped "For Deposit Only" with a stamp provided by the Business Office.
  • Cash and checks in excess of $300 must be kept in a safe approved by the Controller or left in the Business Office depository overnight for safekeeping.
  • Cash and checks less than $300 must be kept in a locked drawer or file cabinet in a room with restricted access.
  • Credit card receipts or other documentation containing credit card number must be kept in a secure location the same as cash or checks or shredded if no longer needed.
  • To comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control and anti-money laundering regulations, we are required to report the following to the US Treasury:
    • money order transactions that aggregate $3,000 or more
    • cash purchases that aggregate $10,000 or more and
    • all suspicious illegal activity.