Merchandise Order Form-Blanket (MOF)


Instructions

Refer to the Stores Blanket Purchase Order page for additional information.

  • Give the vendor the appropriate nonstock blanket purchase order number (from the Approved Vendor list), department name and account number.

  • Present your University-issued identification card. The ID number should be noted on the sales receipt at the time of purchase.

  • Receive a sales receipt. The receipt must be legibly written, individual items priced and extended and tax computed (if applicable).

  • Prepare a Merchandise Order Form-Blanket. Multiple vendors may be listed per account.

      To start a new form: In order to get a new Merchandise Order Form (MOF) number, close the completed form and open another form from the eForms page.

      Several of the fields on this form are self explanatory, those needing explanation are explained below:

        Account No.: Record the six digit FRS account number to which the goods will be charged.

        Packing Slip Number: Record the invoice number or identifying number from the receipt received from the vendor.

        Object Code: Record the four digit object code to which the item will be charged.

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Approval

  • Obtain an authorized signature for the account and any additional signatures required by your department.

  • Fund accountant signature is required for capital expenses (7xxx) and food purchases (5170 or 5550) on sponsored project or grant accounts (3-xxxxx - 4-xxxxx).

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Routing

  • Attach the sales receipts to the Merchandise Order Form and send to Stores within five business days.

  • Retain a copy for your records.

  • Stores sends departments a monthly computer printout entitled Stores Billing Summary. This report lists all of the Stores transactions for the month. File this report with the copies of the Merchandise Order Forms.

  • When you receive your monthly FBM091, Report of Transactions, the preprinted Merchandise Order number is referenced in the first reference column preceded by an S. The vendors name will appear in the Description column.

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