The Purchasing Office has the sole authority and responsibility for all purchasing transactions at USCA. No expenditure or commitment can be made without the PRIOR approval of the Purchasing Office. Individuals that assume this authority may incur a personal liability (see unauthorized purchases).
 
LAW & POLICY

The South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code governs the expenditures of all funds regardless of the source unless specifically exempted.
USCA and USC Columbia policies and procedures must be adhered to for all transactions.
 
PURCHASE REQUISITION (PR)

The PR is used to initiate most purchase transactions at USCA. When a need for supplies, equipment, rental or contractual services has been determined, the PR should be completed and approved before being forwarded to the Purchasing Office.
 
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* Purchase Methods
* Unauthorized Purchases
* Evaluation or Trial Purchases
* Purchasing Cards
* Minority Business Assistance
* Minority Vendors
* Vendor Relations
* Computer-Related Purchases
* Printing Purchases
* Department Receipts
* How To Complete a PR
* USCA Purchasing Forms