Workshop Description:
This workshop provides those involved in the public procurement process an understanding of the importance of ethical behavior in government contracting. It is designed to help procurement professionals recognize ethical dilemmas and give them the tools to make sound, ethical decisions. The workshop also includes reviewing the various types of procurement fraud and how to recognize fraud indicators. The workshop contains lectures, discussions, small group exercises, and case studies. 

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone who wants to understand the importance of ethics in government contracting and how to make sound ethical decisions during the procurement process.
• Anyone who wants to understand the various procurement fraud types and how to look for fraud “red flags.”

Course/Workshop topics:

• Discussion of ethics and personal values
• Ethics laws
• Standards of ethical conduct
• Conflict of Interest
  • Acceptance of benefits
  • Abuse of oOffice
  • Other employment
  • Impartiality
  • Political activity/lobbying
  • Confidential Information
  • Use of Government Property
• Penalties for violating ethical standards
• Ethical dilemmas in contracting
• Ethics in contracting case study
• 5 steps to ethical decision making
• Types of procurement fraud
• Fraud indicators

Benefits of Attendance – participants will:

• Understand the importance of ethical behavior and personal values
• Know Texas ethics laws and policies
• Learn the standards of conduct for ethical behavior
• Know the consequences of violating ethical standards
• Recognize and react appropriately to the “red flags” of unethical situations
• Understand the importance of the “appearance of impropriety”
• Learn the 5 Steps to Ethical Decision Making
• Develop confidence in your own ethical decision-making abilities
• Learn the types of procurement fraud and how to recognize fraud indicators