May 4, 2015

A plan has been formulated to change the OSU Standards that pertain to Procurement so that OSU will be in compliance with the new Uniform Guidance. There will be an advisory committee chaired by the Chief Procurement Officer and comprised of representatives from Faculty, Capital Planning, Internal Audit, Compliance, General Counsel, Business Affairs, Procurement, Business Centers, Sponsored Programs, and Office of Post Award. The advisory committee will be tasked with the following:

  • Developing an impact assessment review
  • Giving input on key decision points
  • Providing feedback as the OSU Standards are updated to be in compliance with the Uniform Guidance
  • Gaining review and approval of the finalized proposed changes to the OSU Standards from the Executive Standards Review Committee
  • Advising on changes to OSU procurement policies
  • Providing input on training OSU staff
  • Providing advice on ongoing communication about the changes

The Faculty Senate Executive Committee is being consulted with regard to how best to communicate to the faculty community who are potentially impacted by the Uniform Guidance as it applies to purchases at OSU.