How Do I: Record a Disputed Claim

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Click "Election Return"

Click "Expenses"

Select the appropriate category of expense to record the transaction

Select the appropriate category of expense to record the transaction

Click "New Expense" to record the transaction

Enter the amount of the invoice from the vendor

Enter "N/A" or another appropriate descriptor in the "Cheque#" field

Enter $0 in the "Amount Paid" field

Enter the amount which the vendor has identified as the value of the goods or services provided in the "Commercial Value" field

Note that because the Amount Paid is less than the Commercial Value, ELMS will initially treat the transaction as a Donation in Kind

Scroll down and click the box next to "Disputed with Vendor". This will remove the "Contribution Type" field and add a new tab at the top of the pop up box

Add a description for the transaction

Choose the appropriate vendor from the drop down list or add a new vendor

Next, click on the newly available "Disputed" tab

Enter a description regarding the nature of the dispute

Enter the amount of the disputed claim (the unpaid amount)

Select an invoice date from the calendar

Click "Save"