Accountability – Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive

KW Habilitation is bound by the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive issued by Management Board of Cabinet effective April 1, 2011 and updated January 1, 2024. Accordingly, KW Habilitation adheres to the Ontario Broader Public Sector Supply Chain Code of Ethics as follows:

Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS) Supply Chain Code of Ethics

Goal: To ensure an ethical, professional and accountable BPS supply chain.

1. Personal Integrity and Professionalism
   Individuals involved with Supply Chain Activities must act, and be seen to act, with integrity and professionalism. Honesty, care and due diligence must be integral to all Supply Chain Activities within and between BPS organizations, suppliers and other stakeholders. Respect must be demonstrated for each other and for the environment. Confidential information must be safeguarded. Participants must not engage in any activity that may create, or appear to create, a conflict of interest, such as accepting gifts or favours, providing preferential treatment, or publicly endorsing suppliers or products.
2. Accountability and Transparency
   Supply Chain Activities must be open and accountable. In particular, contracting and purchasing activities must be fair, transparent and conducted with a view to obtaining the best value for public money. All participants must ensure that public sector resources are used in a responsible, efficient and effective manner.
3. Compliance and Continuous Improvement
   Individuals involved with purchasing or other Supply Chain Activities must comply with this Code of Ethics and the laws of Canada and Ontario. Individuals should continuously work to improve supply chain policies and procedures, to improve their supply chain knowledge and skill levels, and to share leading practices. Supply Chain Activities must be open and accountable.

Broader Public Sector Expenses Directive

KW Habilitation is bound by the Broader Public Sector Expenses Directive issued by Management Board of Cabinet effective April 1, 2011 and updated January 1, 2024. Accordingly, KW Habilitation has established expense rules applicable to Board Members, employees, and consultants and contractors engaged by the organization. The expense rules apply to travel, meal and hospitality expenses.

To view our policies, please click on the appropriate title: Meals & Accommodation Allowance & Travel

The rules are based on the following four key principles:

Accountability
KW Habilitation is accountable for public funds used to reimburse travel, meal and hospitality expenses. All expenses support business objectives.

Transparency
KW Habilitation is transparent to all stakeholders. The rules for incurring and reimbursing travel, meal and hospitality expenses are clear, easily understood, and available to the public.

Value for Money
Taxpayer dollars are used prudently and responsibly. Plans for travel, meals, accommodation and hospitality are necessary and economical with due regard for health and safety.

Fairness
Legitimate authorized expenses incurred during the course of the business of KW Habilitation are reimbursed.
The Broader Public Sector Expenses Directive issued by Management Board of Cabinet effective April 1, 2011 and updated January 1, 2024 is available here.

Eligible Perquisites

No eligible perquisites were approved or provided to any individuals in the organization, such as appointees, board members, or employees, in 2023-2024.

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