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Unimarket is the University of Otago’s online purchasing platform. It allows staff to:

  • Create purchase orders
  • Obtain required approvals
  • Send orders to suppliers
  • Manage order receipting
  • Manage invoice payments

Delegated Financial Authority (DFA) gives you authority to spend or approve spending up to a specified dollar amount.

How do I request Delegated Financial Authority (DFA) for Unimarket

To request Delegated Financial Authority (DFA) for Unimarket:

  1. Open the Delegated Financial Authority (DFA) form for Unimarket.
  2. Use the Delegated Financial Authority form help guide if you require assistance completing the form.
  3. Complete all relevant details.
  4. Submit the form.

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To remove DFA for Unimarket, contact AskOtago and request cancellation of the original authority.

Further information

Unimarket delegations and authority

The following documents outline how the University manages Delegated Financial Authority:

Familiarise yourself with these before submitting your request.

This form does not provide Finance One access or Finance One DFA. For Finance One access or DFA, refer to the Finance One Application Form

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