Good morning! Happy Ethics Awareness Week!
We got the week off to a great start yesterday as we CELEBRATE Our ETHICAL CULTURE.
Today’s question is about allowable gifts from USG vendors.
Q: Which of the following statements is NOT true.
- Board policy generally prohibits employees from accepting “gifts” from vendors or lobbyists.
- Board policy excludes from the definition of a “gift” promotional items generally available to the public, such as a pen or stress ball.
- Employees can accept gift cards, tickets to Broadway shows, and professional sporting events if obtained from a vendor during a professional conference when the conference is related to the employee’s official duties.
- Employees are not required to accept gifts from vendors but if they do, they should familiarize themselves with the BOR policy regarding Gratuities.
- All of the above are true.
The correct answer will be shared tomorrow.