èßäapp this Policy
Code of Ethics
Policy Number: 21201
Effective Date:
Dec 12, 2017
Last Updated:
Responsible Office:
èßäappSystem Finance Office
Responsible Administrator:
èßäappSystem Chief Financial Officer
Policy Contact:
èßäappSystem Finance Office
Campus Accounting Office
Campus Budget Office
Categories:
- Finance
Menu:
- Scope
- Reason for Policy
- Policy Statement
- Definitions
- Accountabilities
- Forms
- Related Information
- History
- Procedure
Scope
This policy applies to all individuals who process, approve, or review fiscal transactions or performance across the University of èßäapp.
Reason for Policy
The code seeks to promote ethical decision making and encourage positive fiscal stewardship.
Policy Statement
University staff with fiscal responsibility shall:
- Perform their duties in accordance with the appropriate recognized ethical and legal standards;
- Practice honesty and integrity in all aspects of their work;
- Exhibit professionalism in the workplace, and conduct themselves in a way that will continue to promote the public's confidence in the integrity of the university;
- Be fair-minded, non-discriminatory, and treat all individuals, both internal and external to the university community equitably, with civility, respect and dignity;
- Fulfill their assigned responsibilities, and be proactive in developing the skills necessary to provide high job performance;
- Exercise fiduciary responsibility with respect to safeguarding the university’s assets;
- Exercise custodial responsibility with respect to the use of university property and resources;
- Exercise, within the requirements of the èßäapp Public Records law, confidentiality with respect to information, records, and data management, respecting the rights and privacy of individuals;
- Take action to mitigate any real or perceived conflicts of interest; and
- Comply with Federal and State laws and regulations and university policies and procedures.
For any procurement transactions, the University of èßäapp follows the NAEP code of ethics:
Definitions
Accountabilities
Each individual with a fiscal role is accountable for following the code of ethics.
Additional Details
Forms
Related Information
History
Formerly Accounting Policy Manual 2.15 – Code of Ethics (8/12/2013)
Procedure
Reviewed 2017-12-06