As public employees and purchasing
professionals, we owe the State, the University and our
institutions our best unbiased judgment every time we expend
their money and/or act on their behalf. We guide our activity
through the application and adherence to the following commonly
shared values and ethical standards for dealing with vendors and
clients:
1. Avoid unfair practices by granting all competitive suppliers
equal consideration insofar as state,
federal, and CSU regulations require.
2. Conduct business in good
faith; demanding honesty and ethical practices from all
participants in the
purchasing process.
3. Decline personal gifts or
gratuities from present or potential suppliers since this can
influence or
appear to influence procurement decisions.
4. Promote positive
supplier/contractor relationships by according vendor
representatives courteous,
fair and ethical treatment.
5. Make every reasonable effort
to negotiate equitable and mutually agreeable settlements of
controversies with a supplier(s).
6. Avoid involvement in any
transactions/activities that could be considered to be a
conflict between
personal interests and the interests of the CSU.
7. Know and obey the letter and
spirit of laws governing the purchasing function and remain
alert to the
legal ramifications of purchasing decisions.
8. Enhance proficiency by
acquiring and maintaining current technical knowledge and
pursuing related
educational opportunities and professional growth.
