3344-65-23. Approval of purchase orders and change orders  


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  • Small order forms for purchases of- twenty-five hunded dollaer or less require the approval of the appropriate department head. Purchase orders are evaluated and approved by project by vendor. Purchasing services retains authority to require competitive selection as described in rule 3344-65-27 of -this policy the administrative code under "Bidding Requirements." Purchase orders, including modifications, require the following approvals:

    (A) $50, 000.00 or less - director of purchasing services

    (B) $50, 001.00 - $100, 000.00 - controller

    (C) $100, 001.00 - $349, 999.00 - vice president for business affairs and finance

    (D) $350, 000.00 - $499, 999.00 - university president

    (E) $500, 000.00 or more - board of trustees.

    (F) Signature authority is based on the total purchase order value by project, including modifications.

Replaces: 3344-65-23


Effective: 1/23/2014
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 111.15
Rule Amplifies: 3344
Prior Effective Dates: 11/12/13
Effective: 11/12/2013
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3344
Rule Amplifies: 111.15