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

111.15 (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. Supplemental Information Authorized By: 111.15 Amplifies: 3344 11/12/2013