Purchasing Updates
P-Card One-Time Passcode (OTP) Update:
Effective March 1, 2026, Bank of America will implement enhanced authentication for certain online P-Card transactions using a One-Time Passcode (OTP).
OTP is being introduced to support online merchants that use additional security measures. Currently, these transactions may decline and require a phone call to complete. With OTP, cardholders will be able to authenticate qualifying transactions through a self-service process. The number of transactions requiring OTP is expected to be very limited.
Tariff Update:
- Federal changes now require all imported goods, regardless of value, to pay tariffs based on their country of origin. These changes may impact purchases from foreign vendors and certain P-Card transactions. These changes do not apply to purchases shipped solely within the U.S.
- For details, see the Tariff Update Memo.
P-Card Training:
- The P-Card Training module is now available in our Learning Management System, Vector (SafeColleges).
- Access the training in Vector (SafeColleges) by following this guide.
- Contact Purchasing at purch@lcsc.edu with any questions.
- P-Card Program Training Presentation material
Works Training:
- Works Training for P-Cardholders and P-Card Managers
- Works Training for Supervisors/Department Heads
- Works Step-by-Step Procedure Guides by Role
Purchasing Training:
- The Purchasing Training module is now available in our Learning Management System, Vector (SafeColleges).
- Access the training in Vector (SafeColleges) by following this guide.
- Contact Purchasing at purch@lcsc.edu with any questions.
- Purchasing Policy & Procedure Training Presentation material
- Purchasing Common Scenario Training Presentation material