1. Check PPP4 to see if the item or service you are interested in purchasing requires special approval or handling. Follow the individual instructions in PPP4 if the item is listed. If not, continue on to step 2.
2. If the item is over $5000, you need purchasing involvement. If not, continue on to step 3.
3. If the item does not require special approvals and is under $5000, you can purchase it yourself by choosing any of the following methods which best apply to your situation:
   • MDS or SWAP
   • Purchasing Card
   • External Requisition
   • Blanket Order
   • Direct Payment (DP)
   • Payment to Individuals Report (PIR)
   • Imprest Account (Petty Cash)
   • Also check How To Process Non-Requisition Payments for more information about when to use a Direct Payment vs. PIR vs. TER.

Your division or department may have alternate or additional rules and these instructions are not meant to supercede any that are put forth by your area of campus. Please feel free to contact Purchasing Services with any questions you may have regardless of the dollar amount of the goods or services you wish to procure.