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P-Card Overview

The State of Connecticut P-Card Program is jointly managed by the Department of Administrative Services Procurement Services Unit and the Office of the State Comptroller. It is designed to streamline purchasing and payment processes by reducing waste, lowering transaction costs, and improving vendor relationships.

Key features include:

  • A Visa card issued by U.S. Bank, customized with built-in controls for each cardholder.
  • Automated tracking of purchases, viewable online within 24 hours.
  • P-Card Administrators will be utilizing a U.S. Bank Access Online system to request new cards and card limit changes as well as monitor cardholders and run reports.
    - Cardholders may be set up with profiles in U.S. Bank Access Online system to
      download statements, view transaction activity and manage cardholder disputes
  • Delegated purchasing authority to departments, allowing direct supplier orders.
  • Supports travel services and online purchasing, accounting automation, and flexible spending controls.