The university will operate under Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) of the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy on Monday, March 16, effective at 12 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. A strong storm system will bring widespread hazardous weather conditions to the region.
Classes scheduled to start at 12 p.m. or later will be held virtually. Non-essential staff will work remotely.
1. Purpose
The purpose of this regulation is to provide guidance regarding the consequences for procuring an unauthorized purchase.
2. Scope
This regulation applies to all faculty and staff who procure goods on behalf of the University.
3. Unauthorized Purchases
3.1 If any agency contracts for the purchase or lease of any commodities, printing or services contrary to statutes, or rules adopted thereunder, such contract shall be void and of no effect.
3.1.1 In addition, the Executive Officer of that agency shall be personally liable for the costs thereof.
3.1.2 No faculty, student or staff member is authorized to make purchases for the University or to charge a purchase to an account of the University without first submitting the appropriate requisition for approval and securing from the Purchase Department an official Purchase Order.