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Scope

This policy applies to all individuals who process, approve, or review fiscal transactions or performance across the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ of Missouri.

Reason for Policy

The code seeks to promote ethical decision making and encourage positive fiscal stewardship.

Policy Statement

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ staff with fiscal responsibility shall:

1. Perform their duties in accordance with the appropriate recognized ethical and legal standards;
2. Practice honesty and integrity in all aspects of their work;
3. 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;
4. Be fair-minded, non-discriminatory, and treat all individuals, both internal and external to the university community equitably, with civility, respect and dignity;
5. Fulfill their assigned responsibilities, and be proactive in developing the skills necessary to provide high job performance;
6. Exercise fiduciary responsibility with respect to safeguarding the university’s assets;
7. Exercise custodial responsibility with respect to the use of university property and resources;
8. Exercise, within the requirements of the Missouri Public Records law, confidentiality with respect to information, records, and data management, respecting the rights and privacy of individuals;
9. Take action to mitigate any real or perceived conflicts of interest; and
10. Comply with Federal and State laws and regulations and university policies and procedures. 

For any procurement transactions, the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ of Missouri 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