ex_order (5).pdf

This document contains two Executive Orders issued by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine: Executive Order 2019-12D and Executive Order 2022-02D. The first order, signed on March 4, 2019, governs the expenditure of public funds for offshore services, prohibiting state agencies from entering contracts for services to be provided outside the United States. The order aims to protect Ohio's job market and economic development by requiring all state procurement officers to include language in contracts that reflects this prohibition, mandates disclosure of service locations, and requires service providers to affirm understanding and compliance with the order.

The second executive order, signed on March 3, 2022, is a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, directing all state agencies, boards, commissions, educational institutions, and pension funds to divest from Russian institutions and companies. The order requires procurement officers to terminate existing contracts with Russian entities, refrain from new investments or contracts, and ensure all procurement documents reflect these restrictions. The order specifically supports federal sanctions against Russia, condemns the war, and aligns with Ohio's significant Ukrainian immigrant population, emphasizing shared values of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law.