Contract Process Procedure Guide
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 but not limited to:
- Hotel arrangements
- Travel agreements
- Artist performance agreements
- Athletic game contracts
- Liquor licenses
- Other similar transactions
Construction contracts valued at $1,000,000 or greater require the signature of the Chief Financial Officer.
Review Timeline:
Please allow 24–48 business hours for contract review.
Contracts with a value of $50,000 or more require Central Budget approval prior to execution.
Contracts Submitted Outside the Contract System:
If a contract is sent outside of the contract management system, a Contract Intake Form is still required until full system adoption is complete.
Each department must:
- Obtain approval from their Budget Director
- Complete the Contract Intake Form
- Submit the approved form with the contract for review
Contract System Access & Training:
The Comptroller’s Office has been collaborating with campus partners to support training and implementation of the new contract management system. Full compliance is expected by the end of FY26.
To request access:
- Obtain Budget Director approval
- Submit a request through My Access
- Attend a contract training session or review the training documentation
Explore resources and how-to guides for the contract system here:
Group-Syracuse University Contract System – Documents – General – All Documents