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SCCE Higher Education Compliance Conference 1 10 Things to Know About Conflicts of Interest (COI) & Gifts to HiEd Officials & Employees Ericka F. Kranitz, CPA Darrin Lim, J.D. Tina R. Tyson, J.D. SCCE Conference June 2, 2015 1 Introductions COI & Gift Fundamentals COI & Gift Best Practices Key Takeaways Questions Agenda SCCE Conference June 2, 2015 2

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10 Things to Know About

Conflicts of Interest (COI) & Gifts to Hi‐Ed Officials & Employees

Ericka F. Kranitz, CPA

Darrin Lim, J.D.

Tina R. Tyson, J.D. 

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Introductions

COI & Gift Fundamentals

COI & Gift Best Practices

Key Takeaways 

Questions 

Agenda

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Introductions

Darrin LimPartner

Nielsen Merksamer LLP

Tina R. TysonChief Ethics and 

Compliance Officer Duke University

Ericka F. KranitzDirector,

Compliance Monitoring Duke University

Discuss the risks relating to:

Conflicts of interest and gifts

Highlight key issues

Provide examples of best practices relating to policies, processes and clear communications.

Countdown the “Top 10” list 

Key Takeaways

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Fact vs. Appearance

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Fact vs. Appearance

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University President

Interested Person

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Fact vs. Appearance

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University President

Interested Person

Fact vs. Appearance

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University President

Interested Person

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Fact vs. Appearance

•A situation 

•In which a person is in a position to derive personalbenefit

•From actions or decisions made in their official capacity.

Conflict Defined

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Fact vs. Appearance

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CompanyFoundation

UniversityGrant

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Fact vs. Appearance

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CompanyFoundation

Business(Vendor Contract)

UniversityGrant

CompanyUniversity

Know Your Risk

•Critical for individuals to disclose conflicts

•Personal and institutional

Unaware of Conflict

•Not per donor’s intention

•Return of fundsImproper Use

•Institution: Reputational and financial

•Donor: Reputational and complianceRisks

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Know Your Risk

De‐centralized environment ‐ common in Higher Ed

Communication and central oversight key

Ensure best interest for donor and university

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Know Your Risk

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Company

University College A ‐ $

University College B ‐ $

University as whole ‐ $$$

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Know Your Risk

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Debarment

Disqualification

Fines

Reputational Harm

company

Provide Clear Direction

•Code of Conduct

•Action of senior leaders, managers

Tone at the top

•COI – Federal and Institutional

•Gifts – Acceptance by institution and employees accepting gifts

Policies

•Individual, Institutional, AdministrativeOversight 

Committees

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Provide Clear Direction

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Provide Clear Direction

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Disclosure Requirements

•Board 

•Senior leaders

•Faculty

•Others in research

•Other key employees

Annual disclosure process includes: 

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Disclosure Requirements

Donors – understand certification requirements

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Know what you’re signing!

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Manage Conflicts

Implement management plans as needed

Monitor adherence to plan based on risk

Responsible individuals ‐ aware of conflicts and how managed

All levels responsible to bring to attention

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Communicate and Educate

Training

Overall awareness 

Newsletters, emails

Meetings

Other forums

Communicate at relevant times (e.g. holidays)

Update materials regularly

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Communicate and Educate

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Communicate and Educate

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Oversight Office

Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer 

Consistent application of institutional policy

Clear and consistent response

Guidance ‐ COI committees, administrative offices

Beneficial from donor’s perspective

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COI – Donor’s Perspective

Process and procedures essential 

Centralized review of activity

Designated lead

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COI – Donor’s Perspective

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COI – Donor’s Perspective

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COI – Institution’s Perspective

Provide clear and consistent direction

Identify and manage conflicts

Regularly communicate and create awareness

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Finally…

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#1  – Be Proactive

Ask questions – if any doubt

Easier to address beforehand than to clear up afterwards

Seek clarification and direction

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Questions?

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Duke University:

Ericka F. Kranitz, CPA

[email protected]

Tina R. Tyson, J.D.

[email protected]

Nielsen Merksamer LLP:

Darrin Lim, J.D.

[email protected]

Contact Information

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