General Information

Procurement and Disbursement Services (PDS) is responsible for the procurement of and payment for supplies, equipment, and services necessary to support the educational, research and patient care needs of Vanderbilt University and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Disbursement Services has responsibility for the review and disbursement of the University's funds in accordance with its policies and procedures. This includes the processing and payment of all invoices, reconciliation of vendor statements, distribution of checks and document imaging of purchase orders and invoices for both the University and Medical Center. Disbursement Services also manages the ACH, wire transfer and 1099 tax reporting functions for the institution. In addition Disbursement Services maintains the University Central demand check function which includes travel advances and reimbursement, expense reimbursement, student refunds, stipend payments and payments for non-purchase order items.

Questions regarding the payment of purchase orders and University Central check requests should be directed to this office. If there is a question regarding a Medical Demand Check Request please contact the Department of Finance.

Disbursement Services operates out of offices located in the Baker Building.

Directions:
From the intersection of West End and 21st Ave South proceed south on 21st Ave South to Terrace Place. Turn left on Terrace Place then, immediately, take the next left into the Baker Building Garage. One hour parking is free on the first level. (View Map)