Stonecrest committee previews P‑card policy changes: background checks, 48‑hour emergency justification

Mar 19, 2026

The finance director proposed replacing bonding with background and credit checks for employee purchasing cards, adding a $25,000 emergency purchase cap (unless the mayor and council declare an emergency) and requiring reconciliations within 10 business days; estimated vendor cost is about $2,000 annually (unconfirmed).

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The Stonecrest Finance Committee reviewed proposed changes to the city's purchasing‑card (P‑card) policy on March 18 that would replace employee bonding requirements with background checks and a credit‑screening function handled through human resources.

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