OAC 260:115-5-17 - Ratification of an unauthorized commitment
If a state agency makes an unauthorized commitment on behalf of the state to a supplier, the state may, if in the best interest of the state, ratify the commitment.
- State agency actions. The chief administrative officer of the state agency shall approve or disapprove a ratification request.
- Chief administrative officer approves request. If the chief administrative officer approves the request, the state agency shall perform steps as follows:
- The state agency shall negotiate a proposal for a ratification agreement with the supplier.
- The chief administrative officer shall document facts and circumstances of the unauthorized commitment.
- The chief administrative officer shall sign the proposed ratification agreement.
- The chief administrative officer shall provide a copy of the ratification agreement and, upon request, the supporting documents to the State Purchasing Director.
- Chief administrative officer disapproves request. If the chief administrative officer disapproves the request, the state agency shall retain documents from the supplier and the state agency.
- Chief administrative officer approves request. If the chief administrative officer approves the request, the state agency shall perform steps as follows:
- State Purchasing Director actions. The State Purchasing Director shall retain a copy of the ratification agreement.
Associated Statutes
74 O.S. § 85.5 | Powers and Duties of State Purchasing Director |
74 O.S. § 85.44B | Payment for Goods or Services Pursuant to Contract |
Purchasing Reference Guide
- Introduction
- Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act
- Other Procurement-Related Statutes in Title 74
- Information Technology Procurement
- IT Procurement-Related Statutes in Title 62
- Pay for Success Act
- Oklahoma Correctional Industries Procurement-Related Statute
- OMES Procurement-Related Administrative Rules
- Procurement-Related Caselaw
- Procurement-Related Attorney General Opinions
- Procurement Information Memorandums