It is the policy of the BOCC that open encumbrances for outstanding purchase orders less than $25,000 lapse at the end of the fiscal year. Open encumbrances for outstanding purchase orders equal to or greater than $25,000 will continue as an obligation of the prior year budget for a maximum of twelve (12) months. The Director of Budget and Financial Planning may extend this twelve (12) month maximum for individual purchase orders.

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