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PUBLIC PROVIDER STANDARD

Ethical expediting means lawful coordination.

Expediters help organize, prepare, submit and track work. They do not control government decisions and must never bypass lawful requirements.

Providers must never:

Promise or imply guaranteed approval
Claim improper influence over an official or agency
Offer bribes, unofficial payments or special favors
Misrepresent government requirements or published fees
Perform architectural, engineering or legal work without required licensing
Conceal government fees, markups or referral compensation
Falsify applications, plans, statements or supporting documents

Providers agree to:

Separate government fees from professional charges
Use written scopes, exclusions and payment schedules
Protect private project addresses, plans and ownership documents
Disclose conflicts, referral compensation and material limitations
Maintain accurate jurisdiction, credential and insurance information
Cooperate with complaint and verification reviews