Fuel Card Policy

All University controlled vehicles are assigned a fuel card (the Card).  Employees
authorized to use the Card will be assigned a PIN number allowing them to use the
Card at a fuel station.  Employees who are assigned a PIN will be required to sign
a Fuel Cardholder Agreement acknowledging the requirements and proper use of the Card
and PIN number (Appendix A).  Employees accept responsibility for the protection and
proper use of the Card whenever the vehicle is assigned to them including use of the
Card for authorized fuel purchases only and prohibiting unauthorized fuel purchases.

Improper use of a Card may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination
of employment. Unlawful use of the Card will be reported to the proper legal authorities.
Should an employee fail to use the Card properly, the University or its designee may
collect any amounts owed from the employee’s wages or otherwise, even if no longer
employed by the University.

 

Procedures

 The Physical Plant Department will obtain and issue fuel cards and employee PIN numbers
for the purchase of fuel in the course of University business with the department
head’s authorization. 

Employee will sign the Fuel Cardholder Agreement, which will be filed in the Physical
Plant Department.  Employee must immediately report any lost or stolen fuel card to
their supervisor and to the Physical Plant Department.

 

The following guidelines must be followed:

• Use fuel cards and PIN#’s for official University business only.  The fuel card is
  not to be used for personal vehicles or for non-business purposes.  Using the fuel
  card for any purpose other than official business will be considered theft of Southeastern
  property.
• The purchase of personal items such as food, beverages, etc. is strictly prohibited.
• Purchase unleaded or diesel fuel for University-owned vehicles only. Plus and Premium
  grade are prohibited.
• Keep the fuel card and PIN in a secure location at all times.
• Do not allow other individuals to use your PIN.
• Immediately report lost, stolen or compromised fuel card/PIN to the Physical Plant
  Department.
• Obtain receipt at time of sale.
• Submit receipt to authorized department employee.
• Ensure receipts are forwarded to Physical Plant monthly.

 

Fueling

The state fuel card enables you to purchase fuel at any fueling location that accepts
the Voyager fuel cards.  At the fueling station, the employee will take the following
steps to obtain fuel:

 

1. Enter or swipe the card at the pump control
2. Enter the vehicle odometer reading
3. Enter Employee PIN
4. Fuel vehicle
5. Obtain receipt
6. Complete fuel portion of MV3 if applicable

 

Employees will turn in fuel receipts to the authorized department employee for review. 
Department will forward all receipts to the Physical Plant no later than the 10th
of the following month in order to review and reconcile fuel purchases with the fuel
invoice.

Departments must notify Physical Plant to terminate employee PIN when an employee
is no longer authorized to make fuel purchases. Upon termination of employment, Employee
must return the Card to the Physical Plant Department.   

 

Appendix A

 Fuel Cardholder Agreement

As a driver of a University controlled vehicle, I agree to comply with the terms of
use and conditions of this Fuel Cardholder Agreement (the “Agreement”), and the guidelines
provided to me on the proper use of the fuel card (the Card), and with any subsequent
revisions to the agreement and guidelines.

 

I agree to accept responsibility for the protection and proper use of the Card as
outlined in the Agreement and policies whenever the assigned vehicle is under my control. 
I understand that I cannot use, or allow the Card to be used, for unauthorized fuel
purchases.

 

I further understand that improper use of a fuel card may result in disciplinary action,
up to and including termination of employment.  Unlawful use of the Card will be reported
to the proper legal authorities.  Should I fail to use the Card properly, I agree
to allow the University or its designee to collect any amounts owed by me from my
wages or otherwise, even if I am no longer employed by the University.

 

I understand that the University may terminate my right to use this Card at any time
for any reason.  I agree to return the Card to the Physical Plant immediately upon
demand or termination of employment.  I further agree to report the loss or theft
of this Card, without delay, to the Physical Plant Department, and to other entities
as I may be directed.

 

I have been issued an Employee PIN number which authorizes me to use the Card and
I understand that I am accountable for all transactions made using my Employee PIN
number.   I will not share my PIN number with anyone.

 

I understand that each time I purchase fuel I am required to enter an accurate odometer
reading.  I further understand that each Card is assigned to either a specific vehicle
or specific fueling purpose so it is against policy to use the Card for other than
the intended purpose.

EMPLOYEE PIN NUMBER: ___________________

I acknowledge receipt of the Card and my Employee PIN number and confirm that I understand
and agree to the terms of use and conditions.

 

_________________________________________              ________________________

Printed Name                                                                         
Department/Shop

 

_________________________________________              ________________________

Employee Signature                                                               
Date