**DJF - PURCHASING PROCEDURES** **Last Updated Date:** 02/25/2014 **Adoption Date:** 01/10/2006 On most occasions, a requisition/purchase order or contract form of procurement will be processed within the school department. The requisition will be initiated by the individual ordering the material or service and approved by the building principal. This requisition is to be forwarded to the business office for approval and processing. Approval will be granted unless insufficient funds remain in the appropriate budgetary account. The superintendent (or the business administrator as his or her designee) authorizes all purchases for the school department. In the absence of both of the above, the assistant superintendent or superintendent-designee is authorized to approve purchases. In its purchasing procedures, the school department will directly comply with all aspects of Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws. Whenever possible, the school department should take advantage of state, county, and city purchasing contracts for supplies and services.