The University of Kentucky requires a business purpose for all requests. A business purpose is a statement that adequately describes the expense as a necessary, reasonable, and appropriate business expense. When using University funds, documentation of a clear business purpose is required so that an approver, reviewer and/or auditor may reasonably conclude and agree that the expenditure supports or advances the goals, objectives, and mission of the University.
Providing a valid business purpose is a requirement for Uniform Guidance and University policy. The 5 “Ws” (Who, What, When, Where, and Why) can be used to determine if the documentation and business purpose meet the University standards.
| I would like to: | |
|---|---|
| Make a purchase | |
| Travel | Travel Request |
| Go to a restaurant or purchase food items | Food Request |
| Hire someone | Hiring Authorization |
| Issue a student scholarship or award | Student Scholarship/Award |
| Pay an honorarium or reimburse someone | Payment Requests |
| Submit a grant proposal | Grant Proposal Notification |
| Submit a Course Buyout Request | Course Buyout Request |
| Submit a Dean's Tuition Scholarship request | Dean's Tuition Scholarship |
| Not sure where to start? | Ask the Business Center a Question |
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