What is “delegated authority” and what is my responsibility in accepting orders?
Currently OSU departments have delegated authority to purchase up to $4,999.99 without prior PaCS approval. Anything that is $5000 or more needs to route through PaCS first. We will then obtain bids and issue a purchase order. A vendor should not accept any order that is $5000 or more from an OSU department unless prior authorization from PaCS has been made. Firms who do so accept the risk of delayed payment or the voiding of the unauthorized contract. If you are in doubt about an order that is $5000 or more placed by a campus department please contact us.
