Any school, center, or academic department that wishes to extend an invitation to a government official (whether to honor with an award, request that they deliver a speech, or participate in a panel) must first receive clearance from the Office of Government and Community Affairs. This is meant to ensure:

• Compliance with federal tax law that governs nonprofit organizations;
• That there are no conflicting invitations or overtures; and
• That such activities - which will be a matter of public record - are logged by the University.

Example:

Q: My office would like to invite a member of Congress to the University to speak? Can we pay for his meals and lodging?

A: Only if the trip is related to the congress members official duties and responsibilities. Pre-certification from the House or Senate Ethics Committee may be required and must be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by OGCA.

To obtain 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.