SAC - Direction de la gestion du matériel et des biens - Carte d'achat

Bienvenue aux Services de cartes d'achat

Les Services de cartes d'achat de la DGMB soutiennent le personnel de SAC en facilitant l’approvisionnement efficace, sécuritaire et conforme en biens et services au moyen de cartes d’achat émises par le gouvernement du Canada. Ces cartes simplifient les transactions à faible risque et réduisent le fardeau administratif, tout en assurant le respect des politiques fédérales et des contrôles financiers.

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Notre mandat

Les Services de cartes d'achat sont responsables de l’administration, de la surveillance et de la conformité liées à l’utilisation des cartes d’achat ministérielles, conformément à la Directive sur les paiements et aux politiques connexes du Conseil du Trésor. Notre objectif est d’habiliter les utilisateurs autorisés à se procurer de façon responsable les articles essentiels, tout en maintenant l’intégrité financière et l’efficacité opérationnelle..

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Our Key Activities

• Cardholder Onboarding Guide employees through the process of obtaining and activating acquisition cards, including training and form submission.
• Policy Interpretation Support employees and managers in understanding card limits, eligible purchases, and restrictions as per departmental and federal guidelines.
• Transaction Oversight Monitor credit card usage, respond to issues on statements, and assist with lost or stolen card procedures.
• Cost Centre Collaboration Work closely with cost centre managers to ensure budgets, authorizations, and post-payment verifications are documented and aligned with financial controls.
• Compliance & Reporting Track usage, provide reports, and enforce corrective actions when misuse or non-compliance occurs.

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Important Guidelines

• Card Use Cards are authorized for low-risk purchases up to $10,000 (including taxes) for goods and services. Only the named employee may use the card.
• Restrictions The card must not be used for:
  • Personal expenses
  • Cash advances
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Business travel
  • Relocation services
  • Purchases requiring written contracts or special security/intellectual property considerations
• Convenience Cheques Issued only in rare, urgent operational scenarios when other payment methods are unavailable.

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Online Purchase Requirements

Acquisition cards may be used for secure online purchases, provided the vendor is reputable and the website is protected. Ensure alignment with departmental procurement protocols.

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Lost or Stolen Cards

Immediately report lost or stolen cards via the designated toll-free number Canada/US: 1 888 834-2484 or International: 416 369-6399. Notify your cost centre manager, the departmental security team, and the national coordinator at cartedachat-acquisitioncard@sac-isc.gc.ca within 24 hours.

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Misuse and Consequences

Failure to follow acquisition card policies may result in:

• Removal of delegated authority
• Mandatory retraining
• Repayment of funds
• Disciplinary measures

Corrective actions are coordinated through the Chief Financial Officer and delivery officers, in accordance with the Financial Administration Act.

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Shared Documents

• Acquisition Card Application 10-715E
• SAP Access Form 10-705E
• Training: SAP FN4053 + Acquisition Card Training Course
• Departmental Forms Catalogue and ISC Learning Portal.

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Contact Us

For card requests, policy questions, or reporting, contact:

Email: cartedachat-acquisitioncard@sac-isc.gc.ca