K1: PURCHASE APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
9/21/99

Fiscal Agent Handbook Index | Purchasing Index

 
The following table outlines the signatory requirements of all expenditures even if a contract extends over multiple years.

Commodities and Contractual
Fiscal Agent Below $100
Chair/Director* $100 to $1,000
Dean $1,000 to $10,000
Vice President/Provost $1,000 to $25,000
President $25,000 to $100,000
Board of Trustees Above $100,000

Equipment
Fiscal Agent Books only
Chair/Director* $100 to $1,000
Dean $1,000 to $10,000
Vice President/Provost $1,000 to $25,000
President $25,000 to $100,000
Board of Trustees Above $100,000

* Authority limits of $2,500 are established for individuals with departmental responsibility reporting directly to the president.

The president, provost and vice presidents may further limit requisition authorizations for the benefit of the University. If such a decision is made, Procurement Services must be advised in writing of the revised signatory requirements.

Additional departmental approvals regardless of dollar amounts are required for the purchase of items impacting Facilities Management publications for external distribution, independent consultant contracts, and furnishings.


For more information contact
Loretta K. Pienta
LK-Pienta@neiu.edu