Can cooking supplies like foil and paper plates be purchased with the cook's credit card?

Cooking supplies such as foil and paper plates are typically considered consumables necessary for operational readiness and routine food preparation. These items are considered part of the government purchase system. They should be funded from the appropriate budget category, which, in this case, would be specifically designated operational funds often referred to as 30 funds. This ensures that all expenditures for the unit always comply with fiscal regulations and that the resources are properly allocated for collective unit use rather than individual or discretionary use.

Purchases made with a cook's credit card usually have defined guidelines, ensuring that they are limited to specific types of expenses that support the primary mission of the unit. Cooking supplies necessary for the preparation of meals fall under the responsibly managed category that is funded through these unit budgets, rather than through individual credit cards. Therefore, the correct practice would be to purchase items like foil and paper plates using the appropriate operational funds to maintain compliance with financial regulations.