Exceptions to Purchasing Authority
FIN-PUR-1.1
About This Policy
- Effective Date:
- 02-28-1992
See current policy
- Date of Last Review/Update:
- 06-30-2009
- Responsible University Administrator:
- Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Policy Contact:
Jill Schunk
Associate VP, Office of Procurement Services
jschunk@iu.edu
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Policy Statement
The Associate Vice President, University Procurement Services and staff have the sole authority to commit the University in contracting for materials and services with the following authorized exceptions:
- Real Estate
- Major renovations and new construction of buildings
- Books and other holdings for the libraries
- Utilities (e.g., water, electricity)
- Insurance
- Contracts signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees by the Treasurer
- IU Press (for goods or services related to publications)
- Travel
- Sponsored Research Agreements
- Legal Services
Transactions in these areas are exempt from FIN-PUR-5.0, Competition policy.
Reason for Policy
Due to the compelling or unique nature of some acquisitions, authority to perform these functions has been delegated to other departments.
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