Some Ethic Advisory Rulings & Opinions Concerning Universities
This page is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to address every ethic situation which may occur by its own unique circumstances. It is an employee's responsibility to inform department level supervision or higher of a potential conflict or to solicit advisory assistance from the Louisiana Ethics Administration Program or the Louisiana Office of Contractual Review.
Ethics Rulings:
2005-385 Former Band Director Reimbursed for Meals that were Never Purchased
2003-973 Chancellor Receives Payments from Foundation Affiliated w/University
1996-369 Employee Conflict of Interest with Ownership in Business
1995-169 Nepotism and Employee Conflict of Interest with Ownership in Business
Ethics Advisory Opinions:
Situations Involving University
2000-270 Can University Pay Scholars and Poets from Other Universities
1999-428 Can University Contract with Hospital when One of its Doctors the
President's Son
1999-236 Can University Give Legislators Lunch Box with Message and Bag Lunch Inside
1998-694 Can University Buy Software Developed At Faculty Member's Other Employment
1998-372 Can University Contract with Chamber of Commerce when Agency Head Member
University Employees (Faculty & Staff)2005-690 Can Employee's Company Transact Business With University
2003-519 Can Faculty Member Business Sell Musical Supplies to Band Students
2002-294 Can Faculty Member Become a Provider for Clinical Evaluation Program
2002-143 Can Faculty Member Run for Governor
2002-035 Can Faculty Member Also Serve as OCS Provider
2001-571 Can Employees Receive Awards Coordinated by University Foundation
2001-086 Can State Employee Teach Online Courses at University
2000-858 Can Faculty Member Secure Design Commissions at University Employed With
2000-306 Can Employees in Computer Support Sell Computer Equipment to University
1999-903 Can Faculty Member Receive Royalties on Sale of Textbook
1999-421 Can State Employee Teach Courses For Program Monitored at University
1999-308 Can Employee Receive Travel Funds Up-Front from Private Company
1998-686 Can Employee Receive Honorarium and Travel Reimbursement as Speaker
1998-592 Can Employee Paid By University Administered Grant Seek School Board Position
1998-581 Can Employee Continue Giving Seminars with Former Business Association
1998-512 Can Employee Run and be Elected to Parish School Board
1997-873 Can Employee Accept Free Meals from Private Business on Campus
1997-691 Can Employee be Paid Free Meals from Business on Campus for Assistance
Immediate Family Members of Employees1999-902 Can Immediate Family Member Volunteer at University
1999-419 Can Immediate Family Member be Employed Under Same Vice Chancellor
1998-440 Can Immediate Family Member be Contracted by University
1998-432 Can Immediate Family Member Business Sell to the University
1997-509 Can Immediate Family Member be Contracted as Guest Lecturer
1997-389 Can Immediate Family Member of Dean be Employed within the Same College
1997-241 Can Immediate Family Member Sell and Provide Service to College of Education
Former Employees of University2006-038 Can Former Faculty Member Be Contracted to Teach in Continuing Education
2001-842 Can Former State Employee Assist Current Employer To Administer Contract
2000-521 Can Former State Employee Assist with Transactions with New Employer
2000-133 Can Former State Employee Contract Counseling and Social Services To University
1998-360 Can Former Agency Head Work in Sales for a Company Selling to the University
1998-064 Can Former Faculty Member Provide Consulting Services with State Agencies
1998-053 Can Former Employee's Company Subcontract with University
1998-038 Can Former Agency Head Family Member Transact Business with University
1998-017 Can Former State Employee Perform Services on Grant as University Employee
1997-231 Can Former Agency Head Assist Employer with Insurance Business at University
Businesses Transacting with University2000-759 Can Business Bid and Receive Subsequent Contract at University
2000-523 Can Business with Employee Conduct Promotional Give-Aways at Game half-time
1997-816 Can Business on Campus Give Employee Incentive Awards Through Foundation
Government Employee Accepting Door Prizes2001-383 Can Government Employee Accept Door Prize Given at Luncheon Meeting
2000-564 Can Government Employee Accept Door Prize Given at Luncheon Meeting
1999-148 Can Government Employee Accept Door Prize Provided by Vendor Exhibitor Booth
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