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Ethics, Integrity, and Accountability
Chris CarlsonCounsel, MF Division
Ethics, Integrity, and Accountability
Chris CarlsonCounsel, MF Division
“FOR ME? JUST BECAUSE I’M A FED? NO WAY!”
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Why Ethics at this Conference?
• Impacts and applies to everyone here• Federal requirement
• CRIMINAL RULES (can result in jail time and fines)• Bribery. Actual corruption is the core. • Conflicts of Interest Laws. Prevent acts that appear corrupt.
• ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (can be basis for sanction/discipline)• 14 Ethical Principals. Establish ethical values/goals for Federal
employees. • Executive Branch Standards of Conduct. Implement Ethics in
Government Act & criminal statutes; prevent actual & apparent conflicts.
• DoD Supplemental Ethics Regulation (aka JER). Imposes additional limits and restrictions on the Standards for DoD personnel.
Federal/DoD Requirements
• Are General Intent Offenses• Excuses That Don’t Work:
– “I’m an ethical person. That’s how I was raised me.”– “I always have the best interests of MCCS at heart.”– “It was a win: win.”– “I saved the government money.”– “I didn’t make an undue profit. In fact, I lost money.”
Conflicts of Interest Laws
General Principles…
**“Do’s”1) Public Service=Public Trust2) Act Impartially3) Give Honest Effort 4) Protect & Conserve Federal Property5) Disclose Fraud, Waste & Abuse6) Set Example as a Good Citizen7) Comply with All Laws (EEO)
**“Don’ts”1) Use Nonpublic Information for
Private Gain2) Solicit/Accept Gifts from Prohibited
Sources3) Make Unauthorized Commitments 4) Use Federal Resources w/o
Authorization5) Take Jobs that Conflict w/ Gov
Responsibility6) Take Actions that Raise Issues of
Appearance 7) Hold Financial Conflicts of Interest
DepSecDef Memo of 21 Dec 10
• “Ethical conduct and moral responsibility must be a high priority”
• “To sustain an ethical culture that inspires public confidence means we must faithfully fulfill financial, civic, and ethical duties”
• “In addition to strict compliance … must also vigilantly avoid public concern about integrity”
• “Honorable intentions or personal ethos cannot justify conduct that creates public doubt…”
Public Service = Public Trust
. . . No, it’s just because we really like you. But since you asked…
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• Is not solely a function of determining with a law or regulation permits you to do something– Ethics are standards by which one should act based on values. – Values are core beliefs. – Not all values are ethical values. – Ethical values relate to what is right and wrong– Carefully consider ethical values when making decisions as part of official
duties.
Ethical Decision Making
– Define the Problem – Identify the Goal(s) – List Applicable Laws or Regulations, (and license requirements) – List the Ethical Values at Stake– Name All the Stakeholders – Gather Additional Information – State All Feasible Solutions – Eliminate Unethical Options. – Rank Remaining Solutions. – Commit To and Implement the Best Ethical Solution.
Ethical Decision Making Process
• Invited to teach, speak, or write for non-Federal entity or at their event?– Will you be paid? Topic related to your official duties? How will you
be introduced or noted in program? Award/gift given?• Do you sit on board for, or work off-duty, non-Federal
entity?– Government title/position used? Paid? Influence on board directed
at Government? Endorsement issues? Nonpublic info?• Client provides a gift at resolution of services
– More than minimal intrinsic value? Personal relationship or official position? Appearances and public trust?
• Using Government computer to work on private education– Appropriate/approved use? Honest effort? Proper Example?
Applying the Principles
MCI EAST Scott Martin, [email protected]; (910)451-5033
MCI WEST Tim Leachman, [email protected]; (760) 725-3776
Okinawa/Iwakuni Donovan Diaz, [email protected],
DSN 645-7233
MF Division/National Capital Region Chris Carlson, [email protected], (703)432-9599
Contact your Regional MCCS Counsel or designated ethics advisor with any
questions.
Give the facts and they will do the rest