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FAQ’s

Q: What screen do I use to check my account Balance?
A: Screen 19 or Screen 69 for accounts with support accounts.

Q: Has my requisition been turned into a Purchase order?
A: Enter Req. # on screen 290

Q: Where is my requisition now?
A: Enter Requisition # on screen 250, press enter and then proceed to screen 914

Q: Has a check printed for a purchase order?
A: Enter PO # on screen 164

Q: What transactions have processed against my account?
A: Enter account number on screen 23 or screen 63 for accounts with support accounts

Q: Has an invoice been paid?
A: Enter the name of the company on screen 102. Select the appropriate Company and proceed to screen 160. Enter the invoice number in the
“Invoice Number” field and place a “Y” in the “All” field

Q: An invoice was paid from one account, but now I need to move it to another
Account, what do I do?

A: Must send a written request to Accounts Payables providing an alternate account to move the payment to.

Q: What do I do when a vendor does not accept purchase orders or credit card payments?
A: Request a Performa invoice or quote from the vendor, submit a Requisition and forward the Performa invoice/quote and a signed Non-Travel Advance form to purchasing. Must obtain a receipt upon payment to the vendor, then complete a State of Texas Purchase Voucher, attach all relevant receipts and submit paperwork to Accounts Payable.

Q: Where can I find the object codes for items I intend to purchase?
A: http://apps.system.tamus.edu/objcodes/

Q: Where can I find the purchasing guidelines?
A: https://fmx.cpa.state.tx.us/fm/pubs/purchase/08/purchase_guide_08.pdf