Overview
Cash Handlers are required to adhere to established procedures consistently to safeguard all received cash and cash equivalents until they are deposited with the bank.
Key Topics
Review the topics below for guidance on specific business procedures.
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Establishing Cash Handlers
This article describes the requirements and procedures to establish Cash Handlers at UCSF.
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Handling Cash and Checks
This article outlines procedures for handling the most common types of payments received by campus departments.
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Depositing Checks
This article describes procedures to deposit checks, money orders, traveler's checks, and certified checks that are NOT received as gifts or for sponsored research or as payment for a department accounts receivable or auxiliary and administrative services invoice.
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Preparing Cash Receipt and Credit Card Journals
Cash and Credit Card journals in PeopleSoft are used to record payments received from third parties.
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Accepting Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs)
This article outlines the procedures required for departments to accept electronic transfers of funds as a depository option.
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Identifying and Handling Unclaimed Payments
This article describes resources and procedures for reviewing the Unclaimed Payments List and claiming funds.
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Requesting UCSF Deposit Supplies
Departments send requests for UCSF deposit supplies to the Controller's Office Cash Operations Team.