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The Corporate Purchase Card is governed by the Comptroller of Maryland General Accounting Division Corporate Purchasing Card Policy and Procedures Manual (Revised 06/2023). Further, the manual is supported by the Morgan State University Purchasing Card Program User’s Guide and the P-Card CPC Handbook.
All items should be used to aid in the appropriate use of the Corporate Purchasing Card.
The linked reference sheet provides the account/fund codes used during the reconciliation process (FAPINVT). Use these codes to establish the appropriate funding for all credit card purchases. In Banner Finance, expenditure (account) codes categorize transactions for accurate reconciliation, ensuring expenses align with budget allocations and financial policies. The State of Maryland General Accounting Division oversees compliance by setting accounting procedures, requiring agencies to follow standardized coding structures for audits, reporting, and budget tracking.
Merchant Category Codes (MCC)
The State of Maryland has specific merchant categories blocked from purchases. If a transaction is declined and does not exceed your current single purchase or monthly limit, a block on the Merchant Category Code (MCC) may be the cause, as the State of Maryland has restricted some purchases on a broad level. Contact the financial institution to determine the reason for the declined transaction. If an MCC violation is the cause, record the number and review the link provided within this page to determine the blocked category.
As a note, the MSU Purchase Card Office cannot override any Block set by the State of Maryland.
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