Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures

 

1. Understand different types of Purchase Orders (POs) exist in Atlas to suit varying types of purchases.

2. Ensure appropriate segregation for creating and approving POs as per Internal Control Framework (ICF).

3. Ensure purchase orders are recorded in the financial period in which goods or services are expected to be received. 

4. Country Offices are encouraged to keep the PO commitment represented in Atlas in line with the Contract requirements to the extent possible.

References:
1. Purchase Orders and commitments
2. Atlas Online Training (Procurement Profile – select Purchase Order)
3. Internal Control Framework (ICF)