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ETHICSRonald L. King, CPPB, CPPO, VCO
Procurement Management Account ExecutiveDepartment of General Services
Division of Purchases and SupplyPhone: 804-786-0394
e-mail: rking@dgs.state.va.us
FORUM – December 8, 2003
DEFINITIONS
• ETHICS: The rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession
• INTEGRITY: Rigid adherence to a code or standard of values
CODE OF VIRGINIA
• VPPA § 2.2-4367 et seq• State and Local Gov’t
Conflict of Interest Act § 2.2-3100 et seq
• Virginia Governmental Frauds Act § 18.2-498.1 et seq
HOW TO PROMOTE CONFIDENCEIN ETHICAL STANDARDS
• Publish purchasing rules and procedures
• Publish code of ethics/standards of conduct
• Hold public bid openings
• Make Records available for public inspection
• Preclude personal interest/influence in contract
• Be cognizant of back-door selling
• Remain independent, free of obligation and above suspicion
ETHICS IN THE PROCUREMENT FROG POND
• IS IT LEGAL?
• DOES IT COMPLY WITH YOUR VALUES?
• HOW WILL YOU FEEL IN THE LONG RUN?
PERSONAL CONDUCT
• Higher standard for purchasing professional
• Public expectation--Trustworthy
• Vendor expectation--Fairness
• All be cognizant of laws
ANALYZE THE SITUATION
• What is the subject of this case?• What are the relevant facts?• Who has an interest in the
outcome?
Isolate the Ethical Issues
• Should someone have done or not done something?
• Does it matter that…..? (Reasons and Excuses)