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:
Reasons and Excuses
Everyone makes mistakes; but how we explain them shows our true character. Do we own up and provide real reasons, or do we try to shift blame with made-up excuses? When we rationalize, we put our own integrity and credibility at risk.
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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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History & Purpose
This summary includes a brief history of the State Ethics Act, with subsequent statutory amendments. It explains the organizational structure and primary functions of the State Ethics Commission, including information on the annual filing of Statements of Financial Interest, and public availability of official Advices and Opinions through its E-Library.
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