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L. Purchasing Procedures

University purchases are made under policies and procedures established by the university’s Board of Directors and Purchasing Department.  It is the responsibility of each individual to become familiar with University policy governing spending authority, budget accountability, conflict-of-interest, and purchasing procedures.  Please consult the Purchasing Department if you have questions.

All purchases must be initiated by the use of a purchasing card or a Purchase Requisition (PR).  You must have advance authorization by the Purchasing Department before placing any order. Verbal or on-line orders placed without authorization may become the personal responsibility of the individual placing the order.  Transactions for purchases of a personal nature are prohibited and the Purchasing Department is authorized to question and return any orders that appear to violate this policy.

A Wittenberg credit card is available to faculty and staff if approved by respective department heads or supervisors.  Possession of a university card obligates the cardholder to adhere to all transaction and recordkeeping requirements described in the Cardholder Agreement.

Wittenberg business is conducted on a tax-exempt basis.  It is a violation of federal law and university policy for any person to use this tax-exempt status for personal purposes.