Expenditure Allowability Inquiry

Before submitting:
Please review the FY26 Allowable Expenditure Guide (Excel) and related resources on Canvas https://canvas.fau.edu/enroll/38Y9CJ

Required information:
Expense description: What you are purchasing (be specific - e.g., “floral arrangement for event,” “software license for departmental use”)
Funding and SmartTag information: Fund type and SmartTag (e.g., E&G, A&S, Foundation, Grant, etc.)
Business purpose and justification: Briefly explain how this expenditure supports university business, instruction, research, or services
Supporting documentation (if available): Quote, agenda, or other relevant attachments

Once submitted, the Controller’s Office will review your request and respond within 1–2 business days.

For Procurement-related contract reviews, please contact purchasing@fau.edu  directly.
For Research-related (grant/award) reviews, please contact: researchaccounting@fau.edu directly.