9603.1 Ratification of unauthorized purchases shall not be used in a manner that encourages such purchases being made by Hospital personnel.

9603.2 Ratification authority shall not be delegated below the level of the Executive Director.

9603.3 The CO may ratify an unauthorized purchase in the following circumstances:

1. (a) Supplies or services have been provided to and accepted by the Hospital, or the Hospital otherwise has obtained or will obtain a benefit resulting from performance of the unauthorized purchase;
2. (b) The resulting contract would otherwise have been proper if made by an appropriate CO;
3. (c) The CO reviewing the unauthorized purchase determines the price to be fair and reasonable; and
4. (d) The Executive Director recommends payment.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 41 DCR 4508, 4530 (July 8, 1994).