Tim, here at the Universityof Cincinnati we use a Personal Services
Contract to make payment arrangements.  It has a sign-off list which
includes our Dean and the Director of Purchasing.  We use this form
for anyone who is not incorporated.  If they are incorporated we can
set up a normal Purchase Order.
 
Along with the Personal Services Contract, we have a two page form
which needs to be completed by me and submitted with the completed
PSC.  It has a series of questions which are meant to identify if this
person is really a contract employee or if we are trying to contract
"full-time" work and not pay benefits.  New this year is a request to
also include a signed statement from the individual stating that they
are not a full-time employee of the University and they understand
they are not entitled to benefits.  There is no official statement
yet, so we have drafted one on our own to be used in the interim.
 
Hope this helps.  Please feel free to call if you have any questions
(513-556-7180).