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ART - Department Field Order Training - California 2009
Year Created: 2009
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ART - Procurement Policy - District of Columbia 2008
- YEAR CREATED: 2008
- ENTITY TYPE: State
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: ART - Article, Paper, Review, Survey, Report
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The document is a procurement policy for the Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) in the District of Columbia. The policy establishes a process for the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to delegate contracting authority to government employees. The policy applies to all executive agencies, boards, commissions, and independent and charter agencies under the CPO's jurisdiction. The CPO may entrust individuals with contracting and procurement activity, and the terms used in the policy are defined in the Glossary of Common Procurement Terms. An Agency Director (AD) can request delegated contracting authority, which will be reviewed and approved or disapproved by the CPO. Once approved, the agency must enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with OCP. The MOA establishes the appointment of an Agency Contracting Officer (ACO) who will oversee procurement activities for the agency. The CPO has authority over ACOs to support the agency's activities, provide procurement services, and ensure compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and guidelines. The CPO can revoke the ACO's delegated authority if necessary. The CPO may also delegate contracting authority to other members of the ACO's staff. The CPO is the only person permitted to delegate contracting authority. When an individual is appointed as an ACO, a formal warrant is issued to document the level of contracting authority delegated. OCP will implement procedures to ensure only authorized persons exercise contracting authority, and delegated authority cannot be further delegated. The AD recommends qualified individuals for the ACO position, and the CPO issues written certificates of delegated contracting authority. Individuals with delegated authority must undergo ethics training and submit an Affidavit of Compliance with Ethical Standards. The CPO can direct and schedule audits of agencies with delegated contracting authority. The CPO can revoke any delegation based on failure to comply with requirements, submit Annual Procurement Plans, follow procurement policies, or deficiencies identified in performance audits. The policy is effective immediately and remains in effect until rescinded.