Pol-Ethics in Purchasing
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University of Louisville
OFFICIAL
UNIVERSITY
ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY
POLICY NAME
Ethics in Purchasing
EFFECTIVE DATE
POLICY NUMBER
PUR – 2.00
POLICY APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to University Administrators, Faculty, and Staff.
REASON FOR POLICY
The University holds itself and community members to the standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct. All employees are expected to adhere to University Policies, including, but not limited to the Conflict of Interest Policies.
In addition, the Department of Purchasing adheres to the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) Code of Ethics listed below.
POLICY STATEMENT
Purchasers of goods and services for University of Louisville shall not take, receive, or offer to take or receive (directly or indirectly) any rebate, percentage of contract, money (or other things of value) as an inducement (or intended inducement) from any vendor bidding for University purchase contract(s) or otherwise seeking to make a sale to the University.
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
RESPONSIBLE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
Sally Molsberger – Director, Procurement Services
Service Complex, University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-8224
purchase@louisville.edu
HISTORY
Original Date: Unknown
Revision Date(s):
Reviewed Date(s): February 14, 2020
The University Policy and Procedure Library is updated regularly. In order to ensure a printed copy of this document is current, please access it online at http://louisville.edu/policies.