This video library is made available by joint initiative of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission. Our collaborative mission is to promote integrity and ethical conduct by educating public servants at all levels of government in Pennsylvania.
An Inside Look:
Cyber Security
Cyber-security is critically important to every organization. Computer Hackers have been around for quite a while, and they grow in number and in sophistication every year. The public trusts us to safeguard and secure their data; and we each have personal responsibility for cyber-security in the government workplace. This discussion includes several examples of actual attempts at hacking government entities in Pennsylvania.
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Key Provisions of the Act
This presentation explains what public employees fall under the jurisdiction of the Act, and what constitutes a conflict of interest, improper influence, or an impermissible honorarium (payment for official appearances). It includes an explanation of the one-year “revolving door” prohibition on representing a person or entity before the agency at which a former public employee worked. The Presenter explains “do’s and don’ts” regarding the annual requirement to file the annual Statement of Financial Interest; explains confidentiality of investigations, and explains possible penalties for violation of the Act.
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Fed 14 Ethics Principles
An explanation of the Federal Government’s 14 General Ethics Principles, which can serve as guidance for all Pennsylvania public servants.
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