W. Va. Code R. § 126-202-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-202-5 - Authority

5.1. Authority. The governing body of each LEA is responsible for the purchasing, receiving, safeguarding, and disposal of all goods and services obtained for use by the LEA. This authority may be delegated to the superintendent, or director of a RESA or MCVC, or to a designee. The official to whom these responsibilities have been delegated shall be the purchasing director of the LEA.

5.2. Requisitions. The LEA must develop written procedures to establish a system for the orderly submission, processing, and approval of purchase requisitions.

5.3. Approval. All purchase orders must be manually or electronically approved by the purchasing director or designee prior to their issuance. The responsibility of the chief financial officer is to ensure that funds are available for the purchase and that they have been properly budgeted.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-202-5