There are new strict rules that govern providing gifts and/or meals to government officials. The University has placed a ban on all gifts and meals to government officials. Any exceptions need to first be cleared by the Office of Government and Community Affairs and potentially a governmental ethics office.

Examples:

Q: I have a lunch meeting with an Assemblymember and would like to pay for lunch. Is that possible?

A: No, the university has a strict band on all gifts. Purchasing lunch, even with personal funds, is considered a gift and is prohibited by the University.

Q: I am very close friends with a Senator and we exchange gifts during the holiday season. Is this still permissible?

A: Gifts made on the basis of a personal friendship is an exception to the rules, however, if the value of a personal-friendship gift exceeds $250.00, written prior approval from the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct or the Senate Select Committee on Ethics must be obtained.

For questions on gifts or meals, or to obtain a clearance, please contact:

For all schools, except the School of Medicine and NYU Hospital, individuals should contact:

Alicia D. Hurley
212.998.6859
alicia.hurley@nyu.edu

For the School of Medicine and NYU Hospital, individuals should contact:

Gilda Ventresca Ecroyd
212.404.4077
gilda.ventresca-ecroyd@med.nyu.edu

If you have any questions, please contact government.affairs@nyu.edu.