1: It is acceptable for an agency to accept gifts from a vendor if:

1. The gift is being accepted by an employee as a personal gift
2. The gifts are being donated to a charity
3. The gift is in exchange for purchase of commodities
4. None of the above

2: Most State employees are permitted to

1. hold other employment or operate a private business
2. operate their private business during State work time
3. Accept unsolicited gifts from persons that want to do business with your agency
4. Charge travel expenses to your agency when doing work for and being paid by another State or private entity

3: The Ethics Act States that no one may have a financial interest in any contract purchase or sale over which their public position gives them control.

1. True
2. False

4: Supervisors are permitted to directly solicit gifts, including charitable contributions from their subordinates at any time.

1. True
2. False

5: Using agency equipment for personal gain such as running a business is permissible with a waiver from the Commission.

1. True
2. False

6: Ordering excessive materials for an agency to enable you to take something for personal use is not a violation.

1. True
2. False

7: Ethics Act rules apply to temporary employees.

1. True
2. False

8: If caught violating the Ethics Act by using State funds for personal use, the following penalties may be imposed:

1. Restitution, fines, public reprimand, and/or recommendation for termination or removal.
2. none, if the misuse is not reported by your supervisor.
3. A citation from the Governor applauding your actions
4. There are no penalties for such activity

9: Any employee covered by the Ethics Act may use their position or influence to get better prices on personal items.

1. True
2. False

10: Retirement gifts provided by fellow employees may not exceed $50.00 by rule of the Ethics Commission and are subject to other limitations.

1. True
2. False

11: The Ethics Commission may initiate investigations without sworn complaints.

1. True
2. False

12: The Ethics Act outlines only those activities which are not permissible.

1. True
2. False

13: It is not a violation of the State ethics act if you have your own business and

1. Use your office equipment to run all your invoices
2. Use your office software to keep your books
3. Use your agencies equipment on company time to do your business
4. Keep all your personal business dealings separate from your agency’s work

14: Most complaints that are found to have probable cause are resolved by means of a Conciliation Agreement with the Commission, thereby avoid the hearing stage of the process.

1. True
2. False

15: Employees may solicit gifts for their agency only if they will be donated by the agency to a bona fide charitable organization.

1. True
2. False

16: The use of government funds to buy something for personal use, using the P-Card for example, is not a violation as long as the money is repaid in a timely fashion. Failure to repay promptly would make this a violation.

1. True
2. False

17: State or public employees covered by the State ethics act may not be “on the time clock” for two government agencies at the same time.

1. True
2. False

18: The Ethics Act was established in 1989 to

1. Remove unwanted public officials from government
2. Help public officials and public employees avoid conflicts between public responsibilities and personal interests
3. Keep public employees from earning additional income after work
4. None of the above

19: An acceptable unsolicited gift of “nominal value” is defined as:

1. A golf membership at an exclusive club
2. Box seat tickets to a professional baseball game
3. Something that does not exceed $25.00
4. A $100 gift certificate to Wal-Mart

20: Public employees are prohibited from having a financial interest in any contract over which their public position gives them control. This includes businesses owned by a spouse, dependant children, or dependant parents.

1. True
2. False