Dickinson College Accounting Policy and Procedure #105.1
Procurement Authorizations

Subject: Accounting Responsible
Office: Financial Operations
Refer Questions To: Miriam McMechen

Purpose: To regulate and monitor the procurement of goods and services for Dickinson College.

• < $15,000, any Department Head or Assistant, Associate or employee authorized in writing by a Department Head
• < $50,000, any Division Head
• > $50,000 but < $100,000, the Provost or Vice President and Treasurer
• > $100,000 the President or any two Division Heads, one of whom must be the Vice President and Treasurer

The monetary level of authority of the position described in any category listed above applies to each category with lesser levels of monetary authority as well.

This written authorization may occur prior to acquisition. Once the acquisition has been approved, payment of the invoice may be authorized by the individual certifying receipt of the goods or services.

P:\Departments\Financial Operations\finadmin\Policies and Procedures\Policy 105.1 - Procurement Authorizaztions.doc

Financial Operations | 717.245.1383
Dickinson College, PO Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013