What is considered a proper business purpose?
A proper business purpose as deemed by the IRS answers the following questions pertaining to the expense:
-Who received the benefit of the expense list?
-What was the purpose of the expense?
-Why was the expense needed?

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1. How often does Procurement cut accounts payable checks?
2. How will I hear about upcoming opportunities?
3. What is your bill to address? Where should invoices be mailed or emailed?
4. How much lead time should I routinely provide Procurement to process a vendor invoice, check requisition or expense report?
5. Who should I contact if I have a question related to the processing of a vendor invoice, check request, expense report, etc.?
6. What is considered a proper business purpose?
7. When do I need to obtain competitive bids?
8. Who should I ask for assistance in obtaining competitive bids?
9. Who should I ask for assistance in finding a vendor?
10. Who should I contact if I need a purchase order processed?
11. Who should I contact if I have a concern with a vendor?
12. I received a 1099 why? I did not receive a copy of my 1099 last year. Who do I contact?
13. Does the City ever sell any scrap or equipment?