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Compliance Corner: Who Can Sign on Behalf of CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï?

Do you, your department, or unit enter into business or other agreements with non-university parties that:

  • generate revenue (or benefits) for the University,

  • involve real property transfers or leases,Ìý

  • expend University (general, sponsor, or gift) funds, orÌý

  • bind the University to future actions or responsibilities?Ìý

If so, please review our newly revised Signature Authority Matrix.Ìý

This August, CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï revised its Signature Authority Matrix, a document that sets out role-based authority to sign agreements on behalf of the University. These changes may impact you, your department, or unit.Ìý

Why review the new Signature Authority Matrix?Ìý

  • Positions not included in the current and active Signature Authority Matrix do not have authority to sign operational agreements on behalf of CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï (read the full Signature Authority Policy).

  • University employees who sign operational agreements, without the proper authority, may be personally liable for the agreement and/or subject to discipline.Ìý

Questions? Reach outÌýtoÌýfiscalcompliance@colorado.edu.