ART - Loudoun County Delegated Purchasing Authority 2007

The document titled "Delegated Purchasing Authority" is an administrative policy and procedure document for Loudoun County Government. It provides guidance to departments with delegated authority on managing routine purchases. The document outlines the purchasing methods such as Purchase Orders, Credit Cards, Petty Cash, and Requests for Payment. It emphasizes the mandatory use of Purchase Orders for all contract purchases and encourages the use of credit cards for small purchases. The document also covers procedures for remote printing of purchasing documents and highlights the importance of training for individuals with delegated authority. It mentions the utilization of existing County contracts, the Small Purchase Policy, and the handling of fixed assets. Additionally, it specifies that written authorization from the Department of Information Technology is required for hardware and software purchases. The document also mentions the need to keep a copy of the authorization on file with the order. However, the context provided about postage is not relevant to the summary.