The Accounts Payable office is responsible for verifying and paying all invoices presented to the university for payment.
This includes all payments to third-party vendors, affiliated organizations, and employee reimbursements. Accounts Payable is also responsible for monitoring the use of IUP's Purchasing Card and Travel Card.
Personnel
Christine Patterson, Manager, 724-357-5567, cpatter@iup.edu
Sandy Cribbs, Purchase Orders and Contracts, 724-357-2516, scribbs@iup.edu
Teresa Williams, Telephone and Utilities, 724-357-3874, twilliam@iup.edu
Carol Ramer, Disbursements (Checks and ACH Payments), 724-357-2602, cramer@iup.edu
Tracey Page, Direct Payments, Memberships, Registrations, Food Refreshment Requests, 724-357-5566, tpage@iup.edu
Stephanie Ferraro, Travel, 724-357-7999, sferraro@iup.edu
Direct Payment Requests
IUP Request for Direct Payment
Please follow the instructions on this form for direct payment requests.
Employee Reimbursements
Employee reimbursements must be submitted on the IUP Request for Direct Payment (procedure above.)
Employees who would like their expense reimbursement paid through direct deposit should complete the ACH Authorization Form.
Questions
Checklist to follow when submitting a reimbursement request
Checklist to follow when submitting a Travel Expense Voucher
Accounts Payable Frequently Asked Questions
Policies
Expenditures of Public Funds with IUP Operational Guidelines
Business Meeting Meal Reimbursements
When requesting reimbursement for a business meeting meal or refreshments, please complete the form below, obtain proper approval, attach the itemized receipt and an agenda, and forward it to Accounts Payable. Please note: The receipt must show exactly what was purchased and show proof of payment. Credit card receipts showing only a total will not be accepted.
Business Meeting Meal Reimbursement Request form
Please see Expenditures of Public Funds Guidelines, Standards, and Limits with IUP Operational Guidelines - Section K, item 2. for Business Meetings with External Parties.
Food Service Requests
Procedures for Obtaining Catering Services or Meal Tickets funded with University Funds
Procedures for Obtaining Catering Services or Meal Tickets funded with Non-University Funds
Food/Refreshment Request for IUP Funded Events
Food/Refreshment Request for non-IUP Funded Events
IUP-Owned Wireless Phones
All purchases of wireless phones must be coordinated through the Accounts Payable Office at 724-357-3874. All wireless phones and iPad services will be provided by FirstNet/AT&T. Any new line/phone/iPad will be provided by FirstNet/AT&T. Any requests for replacement phones or iPads will be switched from Verizon to FirstNet/AT&T.
IUP Wireless Phone Request Form (for non-smartphone requests)