DON Ethics V5
Approximately a year and a half ago, you were hired as a contracting officer for NAVYSCOM......... Can you work on this source selection?
No, because within the last 2 years, you served as an employee of Company B.
May government employees accept the invitation to the party?
maybe if an exemption or exception to the prohibition on accepting gifts from prohibited sources applies, such as the 20/50 rule
you own stock in big money co. that is worth $10,000. your supervisor asks you to serve on a technical evaluation...
maybe, it depends on whether you have a financial interest in any of the other offerors.
you are contracting the officer's representative (COR) on a contract with company B. Your brother-in-law works for company B and supports...
maybe, while the regulating uses the term "close personal" when describing family relationships, you should still raise the issue with you...
Your supervisor sends you an email stating that you are being appointed as a contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on a contract with Company X. Unbeknownst to your supervisor, you have been exploring the possibility of leaving....... are you allowed to serve as a COR?
no because you are engaged in employment negotiations with company X
for the holidays, one of your contractor employees gives you a book on Navy history. the book retails for $24.95, but since his company bought it in bulk, it only cost them $19.95. May you keep it?
no unless you pay the contractor the fair market price of $24.95
john a navy employee, is a personal trainer during his off-duty time. he often uses his official email account to notify clients when he needs to cancel a session... May john use his government email?
no, john may not use his official email for his private business
in his personal capacity, mark is a member of the government employees organization (GEO). Mark was recently elected president of GEO. On its website, geo displays mark's picture and lists...
no, mark may not use his official information...
VADm (sel.) jones is the commander of a NAVYSYSCom field activity. In a few weeks, she is going to put on her third star...
no, there is no severance of the superior-subordinate relationship. vadm jones is assuming a more senior position in the same COC.
the program management office is hosting a summer picnic. the event will take place off base during non-duty time and contractors that support the office have been invited to attend. may the committee charge the contractors to attend?
no, while contractors may be invited to attend a command event, they can only be asked to pay the standard amount
Mary is a DON Employee......... May Mary write a letter of recommendation on behalf of her neighbor
yes, because she knows her neighbor and is recommending for federal employment
your wife's grand mother died last year an left her $25,000 worth of company y stock in her will. grandma disliked you greatly and included a caveat in her will mandating...
yes, because the financial interests of your wife...
rob and Margaret have been friends for over 10 years. for their birthdays, they each treat each other to a special steak dinner. Rob works for NAVSEA...
yes, because the gift is motivated by personal relationship
