How To: Change Petty Cash Custodian
Who does this? Department Heads
When? When a new Petty Cash Custodian needs to be assigned
How? By contacting Financial Support Center (3-2772)
Change Petty Cash Custodian (3 steps)
![step 1](/was/20151211033644im_/http://web.stanford.edu/group/fms/fingate/img/step-1.gif)
The Department Head contacts Financial Support Center to request new Petty Cash Custodian:
- Reference the petty cash fund identification number (82XXX).
- Indicate name of new custodian and any phone number or address changes for the petty cash fund.
![step 2](/was/20151211033644im_/http://web.stanford.edu/group/fms/fingate/img/step-2.gif)
The new custodian becomes certified as a petty cash custodian.
![step 3](/was/20151211033644im_/http://web.stanford.edu/group/fms/fingate/img/step-3.gif)
The outgoing custodian reconciles the petty cash fund prior to transferring to the new custodian.
Note: See How To: Reconcile a Petty Cash Fund.
What Happens Next?
- The new custodian resumes petty cash responsibilities.
Questions?
- Financial Support Center (3-2772)