From Paul Sheridon:

Because we are undergoing such rapid change and trying to steward our resources to their maximum potential, the purchasing policy of NHCC has been updated and a copy is attached.  The discretionary spending limit for ongoing budgeted items remains at $200 before a purchase order, also attached, is required.  This applies for credit card purchases as well, and we want all credit card purchases to be on College cards.  Please stop using your personal cards for College purchases as they won't be reimbursed in the future.

Purchase orders do require a certain amount of information from you and the vendor, but it is due diligence on our part to assure that we have researched the alternatives to find the product or service that provides the best return for the College's investment.

If there are particular issues for you or your department, please see me so that we can work them through.

We very much appreciate your discussing this with other staff in your departments, and passing on the PO form to them so that we get maximum participation and stewardship benefit with a minimum of paperwork.

Thank you again,

Paul