Signing Contracts on Behalf of OSU

OSU employees are not authorized to sign contracts on behalf of OSU. Signing contracts on behalf of OSU could result in personal liability for satisfying the terms of such contracts.

Where to send contracts for signature depends on the nature of the contract. Here is some information to help you decide:

• Contracts associated with a purchase order or payment to a vendor for goods/services, e.g., hotel contracts, maintenance agreements, cell phone plans, etc. Work with your Business Office representative.
• Contracts associated with a grant or contract (when OSU is providing services to another agency) - send these to Jackie LaMuth, 24 Agricultural Administration Building, 2120 Fyffe Road, Columbus, OH 43210.
• Contracts for space or facility usage that do not include a purchase order - send these to Cindy Crawford.

And there's always an exception to any rule - Vehicle rental contracts for business travel can be signed by OSU employees (because these contracts are in the traveler's name). We suggest using your University PCard to pay for this rental. If you use the university PCard, the rental is tax exempt and you do not need to purchase extra insurance on your rental vehicle. Master Rental Insurance Coverage will apply.