Yesterday’s Ethics Question of the Day Answer

We are “brushing-up” on our policies as we CELEBRATE Our ETHICAL CULUTRE. Yesterday’s answer is shown below. Participate each day this week to test your ethics policy awareness.

Yesterday’s question was in regard to the USG’s Gratuities Policy.

Q:   USG employees can attend conferences, meetings and demonstrations related to official or professional duties but must first obtain approval in writing from the Chancellor or designee if an outside party is covering expenses associated with the trip.

  1. True
  2. False

Correct Answer:  A. True.   The USG Gratuities Policy permits vendors and lobbyist to pay for the actual and reasonable expenses for food, beverages, travel, lodging and registration provided to permit participation in a meeting, demonstration, or training related to official or professional duties so long as participation has been approved in writing by the Chancellor or his/her designee.  For additional information, please reference the USG Gratuities Policy.