Code of Business and Fiduciary Conduct

Read the letter from the President (see Resources below) regarding the Code of Business and Fiduciary Conduct.

Policy Statement

The Code of Business and Fiduciary Conduct is maintained and enforced by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.

Supporting Policies

The following references link to key policies that support the Code of Business and Fiduciary Conduct at Iowa State University.

Objectivity in Decision Making

Conflicts of interest

• Conflict of Interest - ISU policy
• Conflict of Interest Vendors/Employees, Procurement - ISU policy
• Conflict of Interest - Board of Regents policy
• Conflicts of Interest - State law (Iowa Code, see §68B.2A)
• Codes of conduct - Federal regulations (OMB A110.42)

Undue influence

• Gifts - ISU policy
• Gratuities and Gifts, Procurement - ISU policy
• Conflicts of Interest - State law (Iowa Code, see §68B.2A)

Discriminatory bias

• Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action - ISU statement
• Discrimination and Harassment - ISU policy

Use of Funds, Assets, Resources, and Information for University Purposes

Use of funds

• Expenditures (Allowable, Appropriate, and Documented) (Public benefit)
• Travel - Airfare
• Travel - Authorization and Funding
• Travel - Foreign
• Travel - Reimbursement
• Travel - Student Organizations
• ISU Foundation Funds (Hospitality)

Use of assets and resources

• Facilities and Grounds Use, Activities
• Personal Use and Misuse of University Property
• Information Technology
• Safety
• Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Intoxicants
• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
• Intellectual Property (OIPTT)
• Intellectual Property (Faculty Handbook)
• Sponsored Funding of Projects [PDF]

Use of information

• Code of Computer Ethics and Acceptable Use
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Public Records: Exemption for Security-Related Information
• Social Security Number Protection
• Student Records
• Sponsored Research & Scholarly Activities

Fairness and Integrity in the Conduct of Business

• Board of Regents Purchasing Policy
• Competition with the Private Sector
• Conflict of Interest Vendors/Employees, Procurement
• Contracting Authority (Non-employment Related)
• Expenditures (Allowable, Appropriate, and Documented)
• Federal Procurement Standards (OMB A110.40)
• Misuse of Others' Intellectual Property
• Selling Departments and Service Center Operations
• Signature Authority for Internal Transactions

Reporting Suspected Violations

• Reporting Responsibility
• Non-Retaliation Against Persons Reporting Misconduct

Resources

• President's Letter