The Office of Accounts Payable is responsible for processing and distributing payments for university business-related services and expenses. On behalf of university college/schools and departments, Accounts Payable:

• Ensures expenditure compliance with policies/procedures set forth by the university, sponsored projects, the Internal Revenue Service, and the State Board of Equalization
• Administers university expenditure policiesand maximum reimbursable rates
• Accrues and pays sales/use tax on taxable items
• Reviews and approves payment requests for travel advances, reimbursements, fellowships, and student refunds
• Issues invoice payments to vendors/suppliers
• Processes independent contractor agreements and payments and issues 1099s
• Processes relocation payments
• Oversees the USD Corporate Card Program (T&E card & P-card)