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is it unethical to purchase things not in budget if there are leftover funds?
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I "supposedly" oversee the budget for my department. After purchasing goods from one of the line items for the year, I was left with a $700 surplus. Recently, I decided to purchase a $17 item from those surplus funds. I recently was reprimanded by my boss for purchasing the item although (a) it is for business purposes and is a useful tool for my job, and (b) it was charged to the correct line item in my budget that is allocated for similar items (i.e. office supplies).
Her major gripe is that she didn't pre-approve the purchase, and I failed to ask her if I could purchase the $17 item. When the budget was created 6 months ago, she told us that we oversaw our own budgets, and are expected to manage our own expeditures. If I'm under budget (and I am in nearly every line item), why is she making a big deal over a small amount?
Is this a case of micromanagement on her part, or did I do something that was unethical?
Her major gripe is that she didn't pre-approve the purchase, and I failed to ask her if I could purchase the $17 item. When the budget was created 6 months ago, she told us that we oversaw our own budgets, and are expected to manage our own expeditures. If I'm under budget (and I am in nearly every line item), why is she making a big deal over a small amount?
Is this a case of micromanagement on her part, or did I do something that was unethical?
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You seem to have acted in god faith. Every office should be so lucky to have a manager as good and conscientious as you.
But now you know the office policy, at least as far as this boss is concerned. Not even the slightest deviation. So govern yourself accordingly.
But now you know the office policy, at least as far as this boss is concerned. Not even the slightest deviation. So govern yourself accordingly.
Answer Date: 09:53pm 04/24/08
