https://policies.syr.edu/policies/administrative-and-financial/contracts-with-external-parties/
NOTE: University employees and students do not have the authority to act on behalf of the University to make procurement agreements or contracts with outside vendors for materials or services. All contracts with external parties must be submitted to the College of Law Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration or Budget Manager for review and submission to Risk Management and Legal Council.
For questions about signing authority or contract procedures, please contact the Comptroller’s Office at comptrol@syr.edu or 315-443-3765.
Contracts with External Parties – Policies
Procedure Guidelines for Contracts Signed by the Comptroller
The Comptroller may review and execute, on behalf of the University, routine contracts, including, without limitation, contracts for hotel arrangements, travel, artist performances, athletic games, liquor licenses, and other similar transactions. Construction contracts valued at $1,000,000 or greater require signature by the Chief Financial Officer.
Only individuals listed on department-authorized signer lists should be submitting contracts for signature.
Contracts with a value of $50K or more require central budget approval.