To define the policy with regard to the expenditure of funds related to capital projects. Signatures on the AR represent full authorization to proceed with the project. Further approval is not required for the Purchasing Department to place a purchase order. Requisitions without approval documents cannot be processed. Purposely splitting project costs into several Requisitions to circumvent appropriation or delegation of authority requirements will be considered an irregular activity.
Offenders are potentially subject to disciplinary action, including loss of purchasing privileges.