State and University policy prohibits the University Purchase
Department from entering into any purchase agreements for personal
use of employees. All materials purchased by University on official
purchase orders remain the property of the State until consumed
or disposed of by public sale through surplus procedures.
EXCEPTIONS
Exceptions to this policy are items purchased explicitly for retail sales, such as items handled by the University Bookstore. All purchase orders issued by the University Purchasing Department must be for official use by University departments or agencies.