• Approval thresholds for contracts on a Contract Approval/Routing Form (CARF) or electronic approval in Illinois Contract System (iCS) have increased.
  • $100,0000 – dean or director of the unit, or their delegate
  • $200,000 – university or System Offices chancellor/provost/vice president or vice chancellor/vice-provost/assistant vice president, or their delegate
• Approval authority for contracts on a Contract Approval/Routing Form (CARF) or electronic approval in Illinois Contract System (iCS) may now be delegated. If the approval authority is delegated, the unit must maintain documentation of such delegation.

See policy Section 19 Contracts