Suppliers to the University of Prince Edward Island have been informed that the University will not be held liable for goods and services rendered which have not been authorized by a proper University Purchase Order or Purchase Order Number at the time of purchase.

University personnel are to be refused any requests for goods and services regardless of who they are or for whatever reasons they give for making these requests without a Purchase Order or Purchase Order Number. This applies to requests made in person or by phone/FAX to local and off-Island companies.

This also applies to grant-holders who must first have all expenses approved by Allan Hughes or Deidre Smith of the Accounting Office before submitting requisitions to the Purchasing Office for processing.

The University reserves the right to refuse payment of any invoices that do not have a proper Purchase Order Number.