Disbursement Voucher Payment Reason Codes

Listed below are the Payment Reason Names, codes, and descriptions of payment categories for the Disbursement Voucher. This list is authorized by Accounts Payable and is subject to change. Please review Purchasing's Buying Guide to verify you are using the right method of procurement: Purchasing Methods Guide.

Reimbursements will not normally be allowed for purchases made by gift card, reward points, prepaid vendor-specific cards (copy card, phone cards, etc.), gift certificates, etc. If proof of payment of the non-cash method can be provided, such as the receipt for a gift card purchase that can be included in the request to supplement the other receipts.

Important Notice About Payment for Services, Vendor Rent/Lease: Services and vendor lease/rent payments should never be paid for out of pocket or reimbursed on a Disbursement Voucher. They should always be on a Purchase Order.

Disbursement Voucher Payment Reason Codes

Expense Type &
DV Reason Code
Required Supporting Docs Notes

Prizes and Cash Awards

Non-Employees Only

DV with
Reason Code A

  • A copy of the award letter, or other supporting documentation, indicating the name of the award recipient, and the dollar amount of the award.
  • Payments made for Prizes and Cash Awards must be made to non-employees only. The payee must be onboarded in PaymentWorks.
  • Awards may not include personal services, scholarship, or fellowship payments.
  • For payments of Prizes and Cash Awards to University employees, please contact University Payroll.
  • State or Federal funds are not allowed, unless such expenses are specifically authorized by the funding source and only to the extend and for the purposes(s) so authorized.
  • The object code to be used for reason code A is 8015.

Supplies and Materials

No Food or Travel

DV with
Reason Code B

  • For reimbursements to employees and students, include an itemized receipt or an invoice with proof of payment, including payment method used.
  • A Payee Certification must be signed by the payee and submitted to scanning with supporting documentation.
  • Receipt, invoice with proof of payment required. Copy of the credit card statement or cancelled check (front & back) from the bank.
  • PALCard is the preferred method of payment.
  • A thorough description of the items purchased and an explanation of the University business purpose is required in the notes section for all out of pocket reimbursements.
  • An explanation of why this purchase was not made through proper purchasing methods and the urgent need for the purchase MUST be included in the Explanation.
  • For purchases of more than $500 the document must be adhoc routed to Snehal Bhatt, Director of Purchasing and Risk Services, for approval. Please be sure that all department approvals have gone through before routing. The accounting reviewer will need to adhoc route the document. This does not apply to Union Contract reimbursements.
  • Supplies purchased for a specific event need to be processed on an Entertainment Reimbursement document and related to any other ENT documents for that event.

Payment to Research Participants

DV with
Reason Code C

  • For reimbursements to employees, include an itemized receipt or an invoice with proof of payment.
  • Include a copy of the IRB showing the expiration date and a signed participant acknowledgement / statement form.
  • Completed Certification of Payment to Anonymous Persons.
     

Honoraria

DV with
Reason Code E

  • A letter of invitation to the individual including the date of the event and honoraria dollar amount being offered.
  • Best Practice: include a flyer of the event.
  • For foreign individuals receiving an honoraria the following is required:
    • Copy of the Passport
    • Completed Glacier Information Form
    • Copy of I-94 (front and back)
    • Visa Sticker/Stamp (in Passport)
    • Certification of Academic Activity Form
  • ALL honorarium payments require additional approval from the dean or designated approver.  Approver required in the DV route log. 
  • California non-residents receiving an honorarium that exceeds $1,500 will be subject to a 7% state income tax withholding.
  • For foreign individuals receiving an honorarium will be subject to a federal withholding income tax of 30% unless an income tax treaty exemption can be claimed through their Glacier record.
  • The object code to be used for Reason Code E is 7105.
  • Onboard the payee in PaymentWorks, use the assigned vendor ID number in the DV.

Utilities, Freight, Postage, Storage Rental

DV with
Reason Code G

  • For reimbursements to employees, include an itemized receipt or an invoice with proof of payment. Copy of the credit card statement or cancelled check (front & back) from the bank.
  • Storage rental is for temporary storage fees, must be cleared with Real Estate Services first. Storage lease not allowed.
  • Cell phone reimbursement, guidelines based on the G-46 policy. Please include a signed and dated (within the past 1 year) Appendix A form.

Health Care, Medical or Insurance Payment

DV with
Reason Code H

  • Payments to a supplier include an invoice – the address on the invoice must match the address in the DV.
  • Reimbursements to employees, include an itemized receipt or an invoice with proof of payment.  Copy of the credit card statement or cancelled check (front & back) from the bank.
  • Health Care, Medical and Insurance Payments include payments for: chiropractic care, counseling/therapy/psychiatric, dental care, home health care, hospital/ambulance, lab work, pathology, nursing, patient care, ophthalmology, optometry care, physician fees, surgeon fees, vaccines, and check-ups.

Membership, Subscriptions, Renewals and Dues

DV with
Reason Code I

  • For payments to merchants, include an application showing the amount to be paid or an invoice. The address on the invoice must match the address in the DV.
  • For reimbursements to employees and students, include an application or invoice from the merchant with proof of payment. Copy of the credit card statement or cancelled check (front & back) from the bank.
  • PALCard is the preferred method of payment.
  • Information about PALCard
  • Memberships, Subscriptions, Renewals, and Dues may be used for any payment covering a renewal or subscription to a newspaper, book, or magazine, domain name renewal, and website hosting. Best practice for multi-year memberships would be to reimburse in annual installments during employee's appointment.
  • See UC Business and Financial Bulletin G-43  for the policy on University memberships.

Non-Travel Registration

No Travel Expenses

DV with
Reason Code L

  • For payments to merchants, include an invoice or registration application form. The address on the invoice must match the address in the DV.
  • For reimbursements to employees and students, include an invoice or an application with proof of payment. Copy of the credit card statement or cancelled check (front & back) from the bank.
  • PALCard is the preferred method of payment
  • Registration for a conference or meeting may not include any travel-related expenses.
  • Virtual or web meetings, conference.
  • If there will be travel expenses, reimburse the conference fee on a KFS Travel Reimbursement document.

Agency Agreements and Contracts

DV with
Reason Code O

  • Include the merchant invoice.
    Payees:
    • ASUCI
    • UCI Catering/Aramark, UCI Dining, University Club
    • UCI Alumni Association
    • UCI Foundation
    • UCI Phi Beta Kappa
    • Irvine Campus Housing Authority
    • Miss Kelly's
    • Sodexo
    • The Hill UCI Bookstore
  • Payments to payees that have a negotiated service contract and/or agreement but do not use the Internal or Service Billing e-document.

Fees and Employee Tuition

DV with
Reason Code P

  • For payments to merchants, include an invoice or registration application form. The address on the invoice must match the address in the DV.
  • For reimbursements to employees and students, include an invoice or an application with proof of payment. Copy of the credit card statement or cancelled check (front & back) from the bank. For tuition reimbursement, include:
  • May be used to pay filing fees for visa applications, work permits, and other U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services forms.
  • Also used for Abstract Fees, Fingerprinting Fees, Course Fees, Submission Fees, Processing (Article) Fees, etc.
  • Can be used for Medical/Business Licenses.
  • Should not be used to pay UCI student fees to the Cashier's Office.

Program Sponsorships, Donations

DV with
Reason Code Q

  • A letter, email or invoice from the organization requesting UC's support and a description of what UC will be supporting.
  • Transmittal letter on University or UCI Medical Center letterhead to the vendor must include:
    • Statement that the contribution/donation is made "on behalf of UC".
    • Name and title or occupation of the recipient must be included on the letter.
    • Business justification describing how UC will benefit from making the contribution/donation.
    • Dollar amount of sponsorship or donation.
    • Example Transmittal Letter
  • Support, Sponsor, or contribute to a specific function - such as a conference or educational or research related study.
  • Payments must be paid directly to the vendor only (never as an out of pocket reimbursement).
  • ALL payments under this category require exceptional approval. Approval must appear in the DV route log. 
  • Payments under this selection may be tax reportable unless the payee is a corporation.
  • Onboard the payee in PaymentWorks, use the assigned vendor ID number in the DV.

Gifts and Non-Cash Awards

Employees & Non-Employees

DV with
Reason Code U

  • For reimbursements to employees, include an itemized receipt with proof of payment and recipient name list with full names (first and last name).
  • Proof of payment - copy of the credit card statement or cancelled check (front & back) from the bank.
  • Gifts & non-cash awards to employees - must provide the employee ID number.
  • Disbursements are granted for recognition of services and achievements, sympathy gifts, raffles/door prizes, and promotional and goodwill gifts.
    • Awards may not include scholarship or fellowship payments. You must enter the fair market value of merchandise.
    • Gift certificates and cards must be non-transferable.
  • Payments under this selection are generally not tax reportable if the gifts conform to University policy.
  • For Employee gifts- No state or federal funds may be used for sympathy gifts, raffle prizes, door prizes, or incentive gifts to complete surveys and questionnaires.
  • For Non-Employee Gifts - No State or Federal Funds allowed, must be Non-State Funds. Exception: Gift awarded to a student for an academic achievement can be on State Funds.
  • See UC Business and Finance Bulletins G-41 for further information on gifts to employees. 
  • See UC Policy G-42 for further information on gifts to non-employees.

Other - Explanation Required

No supplies or materials reimbursement on this reason code, please use B instead.

DV with
Reason Code Z

  • For reimbursements to employees and students, include an itemized receipt with proof of payment and recipient name list with full names (first and last name).
  • Proof of payment - copy of the credit card statement or cancelled check (front & back) from the bank.
  • Detailed explanation required.
  • Be sure no other payment reason fits this description before choosing this category.
  • Sometimes Exceptional Approval (via ad-hoc routing) is also required.
  • Accumulative reimbursement for purchases in excess of $500 must be ad-hoc routed to the Director of Purchasing for approval, after it has received all department approvals and the items have been scanned. This means the department Accounting Reviewer must send the approval ad-hoc request to the Purchasing Director for approval while it is in their action list and before they approve. This does not apply to Union Contract reimbursements.
  • Payments to vendors for goods, supplies or services are never allowed on a DV reason code Z.  Instead, follow Procurement's purchase order process.

Restricted-Use Payment Reason Codes

Reason Code Description
Code: D
School of Education Only
  • For single payment agreements and Master (Mentor) Teacher compensation only.
Code: F
Refund / Repayment to Individual or Agency

(Requires special user role in KFS)
  • Refund/Repayment to Individual or Agency category is used for payments made to individuals for returned goods sold, or services rendered, by the university.
  • This reason can also include repayment to award agencies for contract and/or grant funds.
  • This payment reason may not be used for refunds of fees, tuition, or residence hall payments.
  • This is the default payment reason for the Disbursement Voucher for Refund.
  • Use of this payment code requires a special KFS role, which can only be granted by Accounts Payable. If you need access to this payment code, a request for the "DVR User" role must be submitted via the Kuali Security Access Maintenance System (KSAMS).
  • Payment is by check only.
Code: J
UPS/PBG Invoices Only
  • University Physicians and Surgeons and Physicians Billing Group Invoices only.
Code: K
Cash Advance (AP Only)
  • Used for cash advances by Accounts Payable only.
  • To establish a PI Cash Advance, a Form 5 must be sent to Accounts Payable. For more information about the establishment of Petty Cash and Change Funds, see Sec. 704-12: Petty Cash Procedures of UCI's Administrative Policies and Procedures.
  • Advanced funds can be borrowed when cash on hand is needed for disbursements, including Petty Cash.
  • This option will restrict the vendors that can be selected on the DV.
Code: M
Bookstore Invoices Only
  • For UCI Bookstore or Accounts Payable use only.
  • Invoice processing for the UCI Bookstore.
Code: R
Payroll Rush Payments Only
  • Payroll only.
  • Payroll Rush Payments processed by Central Payroll only.
Code: S
UNEX Teaching Agreements Only
  • For UNEX only for payments for teaching agreements.
Code: T
Payroll Vendor Payments Only
  • Payroll only.
  • To be used by Central Payroll only to create payments to Payroll Vendors: IRS, CA Franchise Tax Board, Unions, CA Dept. of Education, Out of State Counties, etc.
Code: V
Financial Aid Office Only
  • Reserved for payments authorized by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. If a payment to a student is needed, please refer to UCI OFAS: Scholarships & Stipends.

What Supporting Documents are Required?

For information about what supporting documentation is required for Disbursement Vouchers, see the Reference Guide to Required Supporting Documents. For more information or help, contact the Accounts Payable group.