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Accounting Manual

State Accounting Policy & Procedures Manual

Section
PRE-AUDIT

Procedure No.
295.000

Effective Date
FEBRUARY 2023

Subject
EFFECTIVE DATE OF POLICY

Policies
PolicyProcedureEffective DateRevision
200Table of ContentsJuly 2016Feb 2023
201Memorandum of Understand (MOU)July 1, 20036/1/04
202Introduction - Authorization - Powers and DutiesJuly 1, 2012 
203Administrative RulesOct 18, 2018 
Policies
204General ProvisionsEffective DateRevision
204.000Table of ContentsJuly 1, 20037/1/16
204.100Authorized SignatorsMay 1, 2018 
204.101Pre-Auditor's Authorized SignatorsMay 1, 2018 
204.150Claimant's Signature on a VoucherJuly 1, 20037/1/11
204.200Original InvoiceJuly 1, 2019 
204.250Use of a Travel Payment Versus a General Accounting ExpenditureJan 1, 2019 
204.300Department BillingJuly 1, 20037/1/11
204.350Expense Payments to Employees of
Other State Departments
July 1, 20057/1/11
204.400MiscellaneousJan 1, 2019 
204.450Code Citation on ClaimsJuly 1, 20036/1/04
Policies
210TravelEffective DateRevision
210.000Table of ContentsJan 1, 2018 
210.100General InformationJan 1, 2019 
210.101Travel CardJan 1, 20187/16/18
1/1/23
210.102 Meal, Travel and Work Related ReceiptsJuly 1, 20094/1/17
210.103Meal ReimbursementJuly 31, 20171/1/22
210.105Official Domicile - DefinedJuly 1, 20036/1/04
210.106Official Domicile - Metro Areas Defined - Office EmployeeJuly 1, 2003 
210.107Official Domicile - Mileage ReimbursementJuly 1, 2017 
210.108Official Domicile - Meal ReimbursementJuly 31, 201712/19/19
210.109Official Domicile - Travel StatusJuly 1, 2003 
210.110Benefits Derived From TravelJuly 1, 2003 
210.115Direct BillingJan 1, 2018 
210.120Cancellation of ReservationsJuly 1, 2009 
210.130State Vehicles - Used for Personal ReasonsJuly 1, 20162/1/23
210.131State Vehicles - Miscellaneous ExpensesJuly 1, 2016 
210.135Reimbursement for Parking / Taxi / Other ExpenseJuly 1, 2011 
210.140Miscellaneous ExpensesJuly 1, 20097/1/16
210.200In-State - Mode of TransportationJuly 1, 20057/1/16
210.205In-State - Subsistence AllowanceAug 1, 20211/1/22
210.215In-State - Vicinity DrivingJuly 1, 2003 
210.220In-State - Registration FeesMay 1, 2011 
210.225In-State - Temporary Duty AssignmentsJuly 1, 20036/1/04
210.235In-State Overnight Travel-No Overnight
Lodging Expense
July 1, 2009 
210.240In-State - Fair / Trade Show & Similar ExpensesJuly 1, 2003 
210.245In-State - Board, Commission, Advisory Council,
& Task Force Member Expenses
Aug 1, 2021 
210.300Out-of-State - Mode of TransportationJuly 1, 20126/16/17
210.305Out-of-State - Subsistence AllowanceJuly 31, 20179/21/18
210.306Out-of-State - Listing of High Rate AreasJuly 1, 200310/2/19
210.315Out-of-State - Travel AuthorityJuly 1, 2012 
210.320Out-of-State - Registration FeesJan 1, 2018 
210.325Out-of-State - Reimbursement for TicketsJan 1, 2018 
210.330Out-of-State - Out of State Travel with
In-State Limitations
Aug 15, 20116/21/17
210.400International - Mode of TransportationJan 1, 2005 
210.405International - Subsistence Allowance & Miscellaneous ExpensesJan 1, 20186/24/19
Policies
220Employee ExpensesEffective DateRevision
220.000Table of ContentsJuly 1, 2017 
220.100Relocation Reimbursement PolicyJan 1, 2019 
220.150Education Leave and/or Educational Financial Assistance and Continuing EducationJan 1, 200412/19/19
220.250RefreshmentsJuly 1, 20039/12/19
220.300Physical ExaminationsJuly 1, 201712/19/19
220.350Employee Productivity and RecognitionMay 1, 2011 
220.351Retirement ExpensesJuly 1, 20033/1/23
220.352AppliancesJan 1, 2022 
220.400Interview ExpensesJuly 1, 20037/1/16
220.450PhotographsJuly 1, 20037/1/16
220.500Telework Program (See HRE Policy)Deleted7/13/20
220.550Cold Weather ClothingJuly 1, 20174/1/22
220.600Safety Glasses/GogglesJuly 1, 2017 
220.650FootwearJuly 1, 20174/1/22
220.700UniformsJuly 1, 2017 
Policies
230Payment PoliciesEffective DateRevision
230.000Table of ContentsJuly 1, 2003 
230.150TaxesJan 1, 2012 
230.200Public Reception & Waiting AreasJuly 1, 20036/1/04
230.250Payment of Interest on ClaimsJuly 1, 20036/1/04
230.300Credits Received in Year Different than Goods / Services ReceivedJuly 1, 20036/1/04
230.350Private Employment Placement AgenciesJuly 1, 2003 
230.450Damage to Personal ItemsJuly 1, 2017 
230.500Volunteer ExpensesJuly 1, 20031/1/19
230.550Pre-Payment of ExpensesJan 7, 20135/18/17
230.600Memberships in Outside OrganizationsJan 7, 20136/5/17
230.650Employee Business CardsJuly 1, 20036/24/19
230.750Co-Location PaymentsJuly 1, 20036/1/04
230.800Holiday & Religious DecorationsJuly 1, 2003
Policies
235Year End ProceduresEffective DateRevision
235.000Table of ContentsJuly 1, 2009 
235.025General Overview of End ProcessingJuly 1, 20039/25/13
235.050Proper Fiscal Year to Change Goods/ServicesJuly 1, 20037/1/11
235.075Proper Fiscal Year on DocumentsJuly 1, 20037/1/11
235.100Deadlines for Processing Previous Fiscal Year PaymentsJan 1, 2018 
235.150Identifying and Working with Late VendorsJuly 1, 20036/24/19
235.200Prepayment of Next Year's ExpensesJan 1, 2018 
235.250Payments Crossing Fiscal YearsJuly 1, 20037/1/11
235.300Correcting Payments Paid Out
of the Incorrect Year
July 1, 200311/26/08
235.350DAS-Central Procurement and
Fleet Services Enterprise
April 29, 20097/1/16
235.400Create/Roll/Delete Encumbrances & Pre-EncumbrancesJuly 1, 20032/1/19
235.450Cash ReceiptsJuly 1, 20037/1/11
235.500Credits Received in a Year Different than Goods/Services ReceivedJuly 1, 200311/26/08
235.550Refund of FeesJan 1, 2020 
235.600Unusual ExpensesJuly 1, 20037/1/11
235.650Lease-Purchase BuyoutsJuly 1, 2010 
235.700Non-Appropriated FundsJuly 1, 20037/1/11
235.800Canceled / Outdated WarrantsJuly 1, 20037/1/11
235.850Carry-Forward of Special Fund Monies
/ Appropriations
July 16, 2019 
235.900Reversion ProcessJuly 1, 20037/1/11
235.950Closing EntriesJuly 1, 20037/1/11
Policies
240MiscellaneousEffective DateRevision
240.000Table of ContentsJuly 1, 2003 
240.102Contracts - Services ContractingJuly 1, 20039/25/20
240.103Contracts - Lease, Rental & Maintenance AgreementsJuly 1, 20035/1/11
240.150Prior Approvals - One Time ApprovalsJuly 31, 201712/19/19
240.155Prior Approval - Blanket ApprovalsJan 1, 20055/1/11
240.170Prior Approval - Request for Exception to State-Wide Policies - GeneralJune 5, 2017 
240.171Prior Approval - Request for Exception to State-Wide Policies FormMay 1, 2011 
240.172Prior Approval - State-Wide ConferencesJuly 1, 20035/1/11
240.200Gifts/Conflicts of Interest of Public Officers & EmployeesJuly 1, 20036/1/04
240.250Deposit AccountsJuly 1, 2003 
240.300Imprest Petty Cash FundsJuly 1, 200312/19/19
240.301New Fund RequestsJuly 1, 20036/1/06
240.350Short Hand Court ReportersJuly 1, 20035/1/11
240.400Removed 09/2019  
240.500Settlements - Current and Former EmployeesJuly 1, 20036/1/04
240.510Payment for Personnel Settlement AgreementsMarch 24, 2014 
240.550Postage Meter RefillJuly 1, 20037/1/16
Policies
250Repayment of RemunerationEffective DateRevision
250.000Table of ContentsJuly 1, 2003 
250.100HonorariumsJuly 1, 20037/1/11
250.150Court and Jury ServiceJuly 1, 2003 
250.200Reimbursement for Employee Expenses from Outside SourcesJuly 1, 20117/1/16
Policies
260Central ServicesEffective DateRevision
260.000Table of ContentsJuly 1, 20039/25/13
260.100GeneralJuly 1, 20039/25/13
260.101DAS - HRE - Reimbursement for ServicesJuly 1, 200312/1/08
260.102DAS - HRE - Reimbursement for PDS ClassesJuly 1, 200312/3/08
260.104DAS - HRE - Workers CompensationJuly 1, 200312/1/08
260.151DAS - CPFSE - Pool VehiclesJuly 1, 20037/1/16
260.152DAS - CPFSE - Departmental VehiclesJuly 1, 200312/3/08
260.160DAS - GSE - PostageJuly 1, 200312/3/08
260.165DAS - Data Processing / OCIOJuly 1, 20033/14/09
260.171DAS - Centralized Printing - Orders for In-House Printing / OCIOJuly 1, 200312/3/08
260.172DAS - Centralized Printing - Outside VendorsJune 9, 200812/1/08
260.175DAS - CPFSE - Office SuppliesJan 1, 20097/1/16
260.180DAS - CPFSE - ProcurementSept 25, 201310/1/17
260.185DAS - eDAS -GSE - Leases On BuildingsJuly 1, 200312/3/08
260.200DHS - Central Distribution FacilityJuly 1, 20036/1/04
260.250Appeal Board - Outdated InvoicesJan 1, 2020 
260.300Auditor of StateJuly 1, 20036/1/04
260.400Attorney GeneralJuly 1, 20035/18/17
260.450DAS - SAE - Centralized Payroll - Unemployment ClaimsJuly 1, 200311/26/08
260.500ICN - BillingJuly 1, 20036/1/04
260.501ICN - TelephoneJuly 1, 20036/1/04
Policies
270ProcessingEffective DateRevision
270.000Table of ContentsJuly 1, 20036/1/04
270.101General Procedure - DAS - SAE - Daily Processing Pre-Audit DocumentsJuly 1, 2016 
270.102General Procedure - DAS - SAE - Daily Processing Accounting DocumentsMay 8, 2017 
270.150Correction of Documents Pre-Audited by DAS - SAE - Daily ProcessingJuly 1, 20036/1/04
270.200Rejection of Documents Pre-Audited by DAS - SAE - Daily ProcessingJuly 1, 20036/1/04
270.201Rejection of DocumentsJuly 1, 20036/1/04
270.250Incorrect WarrantJuly 1, 20037/1/11
270.300Multiple Vendor DocumentsJuly 1, 20037/1/11
270.350Warrant RegisterJuly 1, 20037/1/11
270.400State of Iowa WarrantJuly 1, 20038/30/18
270.401Electronic Funds Transfers (Direct Deposit) of State PaymentsJuly 1, 20031/21/10
270.450Vendor CodesJune 6, 2018 
270.500Outdated WarrantsJan 1, 2020 
270.550Canceled WarrantsJan 1, 2020 
270.600Removed 01/2020  
270.650Stop Payment on WarrantsJune 5, 2017 
270.700Rescind Stop PaymentJune 5, 2017 
270.750Forged WarrantsJuly 1, 20037/24/19
270.800Outstanding WarrantsJuly 1, 20035/18/17
270.850Income OffsetsJuly 1, 20033/26/07
Policies
280Accounting TransactionsEffective DateRevision
280.000Table of ContentsJune 2017 
280.101Cash Receipt - Original EntryJune 5, 2017 
280.102Cash Receipt - ModificationMay 5, 2017 
280.103Cash Receipt - Return ItemJuly 1, 20032/10/09
280.150General Accounting Encumbrance / General Accounting Expenditure - GAE/GAXJune 5, 2017 
280.200Travel Payment - TP - Electronic Submission of ReceiptsJuly 1, 2019 
280.201Travel Payment - TPJan 1, 2019 
280.204Travel Encumbrance / Authorization - TEJune 5, 2017 
280.205Accounting Transactions - Travel Payment Overpayment - TPODec 19, 2019 
280.250Payment Request Commodity - PRCJan 1, 20127/1/19
280.301Internal Exchange Transfer (IET) & Internal Payment Request Commodity Based (PRCI) Regular TransfersJune 1, 20047/1/19
280.302Vouchers for Internal Services Automated BillingsJuly 1, 20032/4/09
280.350Corrective Journal VoucherJune 5, 201712/19/19
280.351Corrective Document ExpenseJan 1, 2019 
280.352Corrective Document RevenueJune 5, 2017 
280.450Manual Disbursement - MDJuly 1, 20037/1/19
280.550PROD InterfaceJune 6, 2019 
280.600TAPE InterfaceJune 6, 2019 
280.650GAAP AccountingJuly 1, 20036/1/04
Policies
290IndexEffective DateRevision
290.000IndexJune 2019
Policies
295Effective Dates of PoliciesEffective Date
295.000Effective Date of PoliciesApril 1, 2022