EO_2019-12D.pdf

This document is Executive Order 2019-12D issued by the State of Ohio under Governor Mike DeWine, which establishes a policy prohibiting state agencies from spending public funds on offshore services. The order mandates that no State Cabinet Agency, Board, or Commission can enter into contracts for services to be provided outside the United States, covering both directly purchased services and those provided by subcontractors. The order requires all procurement officers to include standard language in executive agency contracts that reflects this prohibition on offshore services.

The executive order aims to protect Ohio's economic development by ensuring that public funds are used to support local job creation and retention. It includes specific disclosure requirements for service providers, such as affirming understanding of the order, disclosing service locations, revealing where state data will be accessed or stored, and identifying the principal business locations of contractors and subcontractors. The order provides exemptions for certain services, including those necessary to attract jobs to Ohio, academic and instructional services supporting international missions of public colleges and universities, and situations deemed emergencies by the Director of Administrative Services.