Indiana University Institutional Policy- Ethics
SUBJECT: Ethics
SOURCE: University Purchasing Department
POLICY NO: P - 3.0
DATE ISSUED: February 18, 1992
DATE REVISED: April 14, 1997; March 1, 2000; October 27, 2004
RATIONALE:
Any employee associated with the expenditure of public funds shall be held to the highest degree of public trust.
POLICY:
All university personnel authorized to conduct purchasing activities shall adhere to the highest degree of ethical standards. No employee shall engage in or permit any illegal or improper purchasing practice. Further, any employee having knowledge of any questionable practices shall immediately report this knowledge to the University Director of Purchasing. Engaging in or permitting unethical or illegal conduct constitutes grounds for disciplinary action that may include possible termination of employment and/or criminal prosecution.
DEFINITIONS:
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RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION:
University Purchasing Department
All individuals responsible for the expenditure of university funds including those individuals responsible for the use of DPOs, APOs, Purchasing Card purchases, small dollar and pre-contracted purchases.