A Departmental Purchase Order (DPO) can be used by departments for purchases up to $4,999.99, when a formal Purchase Order in the Financial Information System (FIS) is not an requirement.
A DPO provides:
- a documented paper trail
- a department quotation number to reference
- clear direction and information for vendors
Purchase Orders for purchases up to $4,999.99 can also be created in the Financial Information System (FIS), however, this is not a requirement.
UTM Departments have the option of issuing a Departmental Purchase Order, using the DPO Form.