SIPA: School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University

Transferring Funds

For a group wishing to support another group’s event or contribute to an activity, the preferred method of payment is a direct charge.  The sponsoring student group must e-mail the Business Office, providing:

• The name of the student group they are supporting;
• The amount being contributed; and,
• The name of a contact person from the group (The contact person should be copied on the e-mail, so they can verify and authorize the transaction).

The Business Office will charge your account directly for expenditures, not to exceed the amount your organization has agreed to contribute (including purchasing supplies and materials, paying honoraria or invoices, and/or reimbursing out-of-pocket travel or other business-related expenses).

Please Note: The transfer of funds between University accounts via any indirect means is strongly discouraged. Accepted accounting practice mandates direct charging whenever possible so that the flow of revenue and expenses can be traced.