Financial Affairs

GIFT CARDS

Gift Cards are a tax reportable compensation for all recipients. Gift Cards are considered a 'cash equivalent' item.

Cash equivalents are never excludable as a de minimis fringe benefit.

University funds may not be used to purchase Gift Cards for an employee or a group of employees.

All compensation for employees is handled appropriately through Payroll by completing ONE TIME PAYMENT Requests.

Gift Cards given to DePaul University students, university guests, and survey participants are reviewed and approved on a case by case basis by the Accounts Payable Manager or Accounts Payable Supervisors.

Accounts Payable Manager
Gail Gottner
312-362-5372
ggottner@depaul.edu

Accounts Payable Operations Supervisor
Juan Gonzalez
312-362-5335
Jgonzal1@depaul.edu