Except for those instances where prepayment is specifically authorized
by statutes, payment shall be made from state appropriated accounts only after authorized
personnel have certified that the goods and services for which payment is being made have
been received. Texas statutes authorize prepayment to Federal, Texas and agencies of other
states for merchandise purchased from such agencies when the advance payment will
expedite delivery of the merchandise. Prepayment for merchandise from
designated and restricted funds may be authorized prior to issuance of the purchase order,
by the University Controller or the Controller's designated representative with the
understanding that departmental or college (school) gift funds will be used to supplant
expenditures for unreceived and non-conforming goods and services. Contact the Payment Services Section of PPS for assistance if prepayment is required.
