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lodging, The cost associated with such -an event� <br />We can t'SO1V6"" <br />: <br />must be reasonable and appropriateAs a general <br />rule, this means the cost will not exceed $100 per <br />"problems by"usm <br />person. Moreover, such business entertainment <br />the same kind of"" <br />with respect to any particular individual must be. <br />tll?g. weused; <br />Infrequent, which, as a general rule, means not <br />more than four times per year.. <br />When We CrelteCh <br />Consult CARE policies,for events that are ex- <br />them, <br />pected to exceed $100 or were not expected to <br />but inadvertently do exceed $100. The policies re- EIIIStelYl <br />'quire establishing the business necessity and ap. <br />propriateness of the proposed entertainment. Un- <br />der no circumstances will CARE'sanction any business entertainment that <br />'might be.considered lavish or in questionable taste. Departures from the <br />$100 guideline are highly discouraged. <br />Sponsoring Business Events. Also, CARE may sponsor events with a WOO - <br />mate business purpose. If such events are for business purposes, reasona- <br />ble and appropriate meals and entertainment may, be offered. In addition, <br />transportation and lodging can be paid for. However, all elements of such <br />events, including these courtesy elements, must be consistent with the CARE <br />Compliance Policies and Procedures.. <br />Gifts. It is critical to avoid the appearance.of impropriety when giving gifts to <br />Individuals who do business or are seeking to do business with CARE .We will <br />,never use gifts or other incentives to improperly influence relationships or <br />business outcomes. In order to avoid embarrassment, an effort should be <br />Made to ensure that any gift we extend meets the business conduct stando <br />ards of the recipient's organization. Gifts to non -referral sources who are not <br />government employees must not exceed $50 per year,per recipient. A CARE <br />colleague or facility may give gift certificates,,but may never give cash -or fi- <br />nancial instruments (e.g , checks, stocks). CARE's policy on business courte- <br />sles.permits, occasional exceptions to the $50 limit to recognize the efforts of <br />those who have spent meaningful amounts of volunteer time on behalf of <br />CARE. <br />Federal and state governments have strict rules and laws regarding gifts,. <br />meals, and other business courtesies for their employees: CARE does not <br />provide any gifts, entertainment, meals, or anything else of value to any,em- <br />26 <br />250-251 <br />