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Lebanon committee backs drawing up single city purchasing card policy for next meeting
Summary
City staff described a single, card-based purchasing system tied to the city’s bank accounts and EIN as a 'glorified debit card' and recommended a resolution specifying authorized users and controls; the council asked for a written resolution and a vote at next week’s meeting.
Lebanon City Council Committee members on Dec. 15 reviewed a proposal to issue a single purchasing card for city operations that would simplify purchases across 14 operational accounts and avoid requiring employees to use personal Social Security numbers.
Staff described the card as a 'glorified debit card' backed by the city’s checking accounts at Bank of Springfield and tied to the city’s EIN so monthly balances must be paid in full. The city would designate authorized…
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