Use of Government credit cards for official purchases are managed under the Purchase Card Program and the Fleet Card Program (for automotive fleet requirements). The Purchase Card Management System (PCMS) is the USDA automated system used to maintain both purchase and fleet card accounts; and track, reconcile, control and pay for purchase card transactions and also fleet card transactions.

Departmental regulations and supporting documentation provide guidance in the use and administration of the Purchase Card Program.

Information on various topics including training materials, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and system release notes is available to support PCMS users.

Information about the oversight, operation, and accountability of the Purchase Card Program and cardholders is available under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).