Government activity is often characterized by terms not fully understood by the public. One example is “conflict of interest.” For local governments, this is defined by a single paragraph of North ...

The best course of action is to begin with transparency. Publicly identify potential conflicts and set clear protocols for a ...

Personal pursuits and relationships outside the workplace lead to richer, more fulfilling lives for employees. Inside the workplace, gifts and entertainment given or received in the course of a job ...

During the onboarding process, which involves integrating employees into an organization and equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to perform effectively, it is essential to address ...

Four recent cases illustrate circumstances that may expose a deal to challenge because of a conflict of interest, and the ways a board or special committee may help insulate a deal process from ...

Note: The Approval Authority for HOP policy 10.04, Conflict of Interest in Research and Intellectual Property, is the Vice President for Research, Economic Development, and Knowledge Enterprise or his ...

June 26, 2025 - It has been hard to miss the headlines in recent months involving a number of high-profile, high-net worth individuals taking senior positions in the federal government. There have ...

Power and privilege have existed for as long as humans have. Some argue that both are innate, presenting themselves not just in society but also in biology, and Darwin's "survival of the fittest" ...

John Pelissero is a political scientist and is the former director of government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Views are his own. But all too frequently, ...

In the Government Accountability Office's eyes, Kearney did not show enough specifics to overturn the Army's choice of Guidehouse for an audit support services contract. Detailed examples are a ...