EO_2022-02D (2).pdf

This document is an Executive Order (2022-02D) issued by Governor Mike DeWine of the State of Ohio, addressing the state's response to Russia's war on Ukraine. The executive order explicitly condemns Russia's actions and outlines specific directives for Ohio state agencies, boards, commissions, educational institutions, and pension funds to divest from Russian institutions and companies. The order requires all state procurement officers to include standard language in executive agency contracts that prohibits purchases of services from or investments in Russian institutions, mandates disclosure of business locations, and requires service providers to affirm understanding and compliance with the order's requirements.

The executive order applies to all state agencies and aims to support Ukraine by preventing state investments or purchasing activities that could aid Russia. It specifically instructs all Agency Procurement Officers (APOs) to modify procurement manuals, directives, policies, and procedures to reflect the order's requirements. The order defines "company" broadly to include various business organizations such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, associations, and joint ventures. It is designed to be read in conjunction with a previous Executive Order (2019-12D) that already largely prohibits contracting and purchasing services from overseas sources, and it does not intend to contradict any state or federal law.