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FISCAL MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS GUIDE

Summary of Purchasing Authority

Purchasing Delegation

All procurement contracts, whether oral or written, must be handled by the official purchasing agents designated by the Vice President for Business Affairs. The only exceptions are those divisions, departments, or offices, to whom the purchasing function has been specifically delegated, unless advance written authorization has been obtained from either the Purchasing department or the chief business office for other persons to do so. The delegation of this authority shall not exceed the small purchase bid limit established by UTSA. For further information on the delegation of purchasing authority, see the UT System Regents Rules, chapters IV and XI.