I.    Introduction    
  
II.   Conflicts of Interest

III.  Impartiality

IV.  Gifts from Contractors

V.   Seeking Employment

VI.  After You Leave

VII. Joining the Government

VIII. Where to Get Help

 

 

Stocks, Pensions, Deferred Compensation Plans

What kinds of financial interests can create conflicts of interest when you are working with a Government contractor?

Stock ownership and pension plans resulting from prior employment are two types of interests that are most likely to cause problems when Government employees are working with contractors.

Generally, you cannot work on Government matters affecting a contractor if you hold stock in the contractor. Similarly, if you participate in certain kinds of pension plans administered by the contractor, you may not be allowed to work on matters affecting that contractor.

If you have stock in an agency contractor that does business with your agency or some form of pension or other deferred compensation from a contractor, you should contact your agency ethics official right away. In some cases an exception may apply, but don't assume an exception applies in your case. Get advice right away if you're assigned to work on a contract and you think you may have a conflict of interest.