3344-65-21. Approval of purchase orders and change orders

(A) Purchase orders are evaluated and approved by project, by vendor. Purchases over the bid threshold require a competitive bidding or selection process pursuant to rule 3344-65-16 of the Administrative Code.

(B) Purchase orders, including modifications, require the following approvals:

$$99,999 or less	associate director of purchasing operations or if position is vacant, an employee in purchasing services designated by the controller
$100,000-$200,000	Controller
$200,001 - $649,999	senior vice president for business affairs and finance
$650,000 - $999,999	university president
$1,000,000 or more	board of trustees

(C) Approval authority is based on the total amount of the purchase .

(D) Execution of contracts for purchases are governed by rule 3344-66-01 of the Administrative Code.

Effective: 10/5/2020
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 111.15
Rule Amplifies: 3344
Prior Effective Dates: 11/12/2013, 10/10/2016, 01/28/2017