Authorization to Purchase

Policy Owner: Chief Finance Officer

Policy Statement:

The Vice President of Business Affairs maintains oversight authority for all purchasing functions and procedures.

Policy Rational:

The Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC) Business Office is responsible for ensuring that purchases are made in accordance with State statutes, Kansas Board of Regents policies, College policies and Board policies. The Business Office monitors purchases made from private, federal, or state administered grants to ensure purchases are consistent with the approved grant proposal. The following purchasing procedure is established to ensure efficiency and economy in acquiring supplies, equipment, and services required to meet the College’s educational mission as adopted by the Board of Directors.