03-EO_2019-12D.pdf

Executive Order 2019-12D issued by the State of Ohio addresses the expenditure of public funds for offshore services. The order, signed by Governor Mike DeWine on March 4, 2019, prohibits state cabinet agencies, boards, and commissions from entering into contracts for services to be provided outside the United States. The directive applies to all purchases of services made directly by an executive agency and services provided by subcontractors, with the aim of protecting and promoting job creation within Ohio.

The order includes specific requirements for procurement officers, mandating that all contracts include language reflecting the prohibition on offshore services. Service providers must affirm understanding of the order, disclose service locations, and provide details about data access, maintenance, and business locations. Exceptions are made for services supporting job attraction, academic and international mission activities of Ohio's public colleges and universities, and potential emergency situations, which can be evaluated for waiver by the Director of Administrative Services.