OFFICE SUPPLIES - This includes consumable or expendable supplies such as paper, paper clips, etc. 

COMPUTER PERIPHERALS – This includes a piece of hardware that is added to a computer to increase its functionality. Examples are computer printers, scanners, cables, etc.

OFFICE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS - This account is for the costs of a contract for repair or maintenance service for equipment used in an office.

PERIODICALS – Subscriptions for magazines or publications.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - These services are performed by companies, associations, or individuals that are not employed by the University.  Examples are performing groups, guest speakers and consultants.  Associated costs such as the travel of the individual or group should be charged to this account.

DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS – This account includes subscriptions to publications and membership dues for organizations. Please do not include travel related registrations in this category.

MEALS/BANQUETS/REFRESHMENTS – This account is for food items only.

BASIC TELEPHONE - This account is used for the monthly telephone service cost.

POSTAGE – This account is for the cost of mailing correspondence and packages shipped by US Postal Service, United Parcel Service, Airborne, Federal Express, Express Mail and Priority Mail.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE - This account is used for the cost of long distance telephone calls only.  

UNIVERSITY PRINTING – This account is for the printing of supplies performed by the Truman State University Printing Services Department.  These expenses are back charge to your budget monthly.

OTHER PRINTING – Printing services performed by businesses outside of Truman State University. 

ADVERTISING – This account includes the cost of placing ads in papers, magazines, on radio or television.

IN STATE TRAVEL – This account includes transportation, registration, lodging, meals, and other associated travel costs for trips originating and ending in the state.

OUT OF STATE TRAVEL – This account includes transportation, registration, lodging, meals and other associated travel costs for trips that involve an out-of- state destination. The Missouri portion of a trip should be categorized as out-of-state.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL - Transportation, lodging, meals, and other associated travel costs for trips originating and ending outside of the United States.  The Missouri and US portion of a trip should be categorized as international.

STATE VEHICLES – Usage of University fleet vehicles.  Public Safety will back charge your budget each month based on the number of miles a state vehicle is used.

RECRUITING -     Expenses associated with the recruitment of students and/or faculty/staff members.