Approvers for Charges to Departmental Chartstrings

Scope

Faculty, staff, and students

Policy Statement

Authorized approver records for University departmental chartstrings are maintained in Disbursements Processing in the Comptroller’s Office. A requisition when sent to Disbursements Processing must have the proper approver’s signature affixed to it. In addition, purchases totaling $75,000 or more must be countersigned by the Director of Purchasing and Real Estate, or his designee, and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, or the Comptroller.

Contracts, leases, rental agreements and letters of intent must be signed by a University officer or other designated employee. Please see Contracts with External Parties Policy for authorized signers of legal contracts with external parties.

Policy Administration

Links to Procedures and Related Information

Amended: December 2006