Fiscal Operations Manual
Section 400: Expenditures
Effective: 01/01/2003
Revised: 12/02/2008

Only some flower purchases are considered acceptable expenses with OSU Funds.  Flowers may be purchased for these uses:

• Use in classes such as botany or biology
• Use in home economics courses
• Use at commencements, convocations, etc.
• As a prize for competition is allowed, but account code 20168 “Awards” should be used for the purchase
• Used by OSU Catering for event banquets or receptions
• Use in a Student Activities sponsored function, such as a drama production (cost is charged to a student activity fund).  See OUS Fiscal Policy Manual 70.400 Purchasing and Accounts Payable. 

Any other purchase of flowers for other occasions should be submitted to OSU Foundation for payment.