Policies & Procedures

❇️ Policy and Procedure Memorandum 49 (PPM49) – 

The State of Louisiana’s general travel rules and regulations. These regulations apply to all state departments, boards, and commissions created by the legislature or executive order and operating from funds appropriated, dedicated, or self-sustaining; federal funds; or funds generated from other sources.

❇️ Statewide Card Policy (Effective 10/1/2024) – 

This policy and related procedures cover the State of Louisiana’s LaCarte Purchasing Card (P-Card), Travel Card, and CBA (Controlled Billed Account) Programs. These programs are the State of Louisiana’s Corporate Liability Cards, and this policy establishes minimum standards to ensure compliance. The use of the State of Louisiana’s Liability Cards for purchases must comply with purchasing policies, rules and regulations, mandates, Louisiana Statutes, Executive Orders, Statewide Card Policy, internal agency policies and procedures, and/or PPM49, as applicable.

❇️ Division of Administration's Card Policy – 

This policy is applicable for participants who have the Division of Administration's Office of Finance & Support Services as their designated Program Administrator. Information provided within this policy is in support of State of Louisiana “LaCARTE” Purchasing Card (P-Card), Travel Card (T-Card), Controlled Business Accounts (CBA) and establishes minimum standards for possession and use. 

• 🧾 jml-24-114-small-purchase-procedures - memorandum issued regarding small purchase procedures

• 🧾 PPM49 Amendment 1(10/1/2024) - addendum to current PPM49 providing additional guidance.

🚙 Routine Travel - Procedure for program participants anticipating routine travel.

✈️ Non - Routine Travel - Procedure for program participants anticipating non-routine travel.