The petty cash box is generally a small metal box approximately 20 cm 15 cm 8 cm (8 inches 6 inches 3 inches) and is kept in the administrative assistant's desk or a file cabinet. You should be able to lock the drawer containing the petty cash box. You should always ask for receipts when making payment from the petty cash box to verify the amount of cash paid out. Occasionally, fellow workers may ask to borrow money from the cash box. If you are responsible for petty cash, it is advisable to refrain from making such personal loans. Using the MOP petty cash template provided, record the following transactions for January in the petty cash record and reimburse petty cash on January 14 January 2: 100.00 for petty cash January 2: Bought paper clips, $2.29 January 4: Pkg 10 red pens, $3.56 January 8: Purchased sugar, cream, and coffee, $13.35 January 10: Bought stamps, $30.00 January 13: Doctor's lunch, $9.50