Signed+EO+2019-12D.pdf

This is Executive Order 2019-12D issued by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, governing the expenditure of public funds for offshore services by State Cabinet Agencies, Boards and Commissions. The order prohibits any Executive Agency from entering into contracts that use funds to purchase services provided outside the United States, including both direct purchases and services provided by subcontractors. The order requires all agency procurement officers to include standard language in contracts reflecting this prohibition and requiring service providers to affirm compliance, disclose service locations, data storage locations, and business locations.

The order includes specific exemptions for services necessary to attract jobs and business to Ohio, academic and educational services supporting international missions of Ohio's public colleges and universities, and emergency situations as determined by the Director of Administrative Services. The order establishes procedures for the Department of Administrative Services to maintain compliance through procurement manuals, training, and disclosure requirements. Signed on March 4, 2019, the order will expire ten calendar days after the Governor's last day in office unless rescinded before then.