American Express Meeting Planner Account (MPA) Information

Effective July 1, 2008, payment for all state-conducted meetings, conferences, events, seminars, workshops, off-sites, presentations, training, examination locations, forums, public hearings, trade shows, and job fairs when conducted at a hotel or conference center shall be made utilizing the American Express Payment System Meeting Planners Account (MPA).

The MPA is a centrally-billed, cardless American Express (Amex) account used to pay for group lodging and all meeting-related charges.  Contact your department's Amex Program Administrator (fiscal/accounting/business services/procurement) for approval to use your department MPA.

Below is MPA-related information:

• Amex Payment Process Letter (PDF)
• CMMP 11: Justification for Non-Compliance with MM 08-08 (PDF)
• Management Memo 08-08 (PDF) announces new payment process for meeting, conference, and event related expenses.