(A) (1) Misuse of a county credit card may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment at the sole discretion of the department head/elected official/Board of Commissioners. This does not limit the possibility of criminal investigation and prosecution for misuse of the credit card.
(2) Prohibited charges include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Employee’s personal or family member’s expenses;
(b) Cash advances;
(c) Gift card purchases; and
(d) Purchase of flowers and/or cards for bereaved county employee families.
(B) The County Auditor may unilaterally suspend or cancel a credit card if:
(1) The county credit card policies and procedures are not followed;
(2) After review, it is determined that there is no longer a need for the cardholder to use a credit card; and
(3) If the cardholder:
(a) Attempts to exceed the maximum transaction dollar limit;
(b) Attempts to exceed the maximum monthly transaction limit; or
(c) Attempts to use the credit card for any unauthorized use.
(C) (1) Credit card privileges may be rescinded at any time at the discretion of the County Board of Commissioners and/or County Auditor if policies and/or procedures are not followed.
(2) The County Auditor will audit credit card usage and the cardholders will be personally liable for any unauthorized use that occurs on their credit card.
(BC Ord. 2018-002, passed 3-5-2018)