My department needs some invitations printed, and my husband owns a printing press. Can I use his company for our invitations?

It is the University's policy to separate an employee's University and private interests, and to safeguard the University and its employees against charges of favoritism in the purchase of goods and services. Purchase of goods or services from any officer or employee of the University or from a near relative of any officer or employee is strictly prohibited unless the employee's position entails teaching or research duties. If the employee is performing teaching or research, an exception can be granted if such goods or services are not available either from other commercial sources or from the University's own facilities. (See BUS-43, part 7: Conflict of Interest).