December 23, 2025
The Supply Chain Center of Excellence has updated UC Merced’s Unauthorized Purchase policy and form to strengthen compliance and financial integrity. An unauthorized purchase (also called an after-the-fact purchase) occurs when University funds are committed without prior approval through official channels. Examples include:
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Purchases without a P-Card or purchase order (PO)
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Signing a contract without approval
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Starting services before the PO is ready
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Exceeding transaction limits
Effective January 1, 2026, all such purchases must follow the updated form and process.
For details and resources, visit https://supplychain.ucmerced.edu/procurement/how-buy-uc-merced#unauthorizedpurchases
