Affordability and Efficiency Exception changed based on campus feedback

In response to recent campus feedback, the Affordability & Efficiency (A&E) Work Group approved an adjustment to the A&E Exception Process as it relates to price differences to allow departments more flexibility in the purchasing process.

Effective immediately, A&E exceptions can be approved for the following reasons:

• Material price difference – greater than $1,000 for a single supplier on a single requisition (this exception was previously in place for a significant price difference – greater than $1,000 on a single item)
• Compatibility with existing equipment
• Emergency
• Sole source
• Unique expertise or situation

The A&E Exception Form has been updated to reflect the change and is available on the Finance Forms web page. Exceptions still must be approved prior to the purchase being made.

Questions and suggestions may be directed to the Finance Customer Care Center at financecustomercare@ohio.edu or 740-597-6446.