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    Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission

    The Pennsylvania Public Official and Employee Ethics Act (“Ethics Act”) was enacted in order to strengthen the faith and confidence of the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in their government.

    Mission

    Since its inception in 1979, the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission has upheld its core mission and guiding principle that public office is a public trust and that any effort to realize personal financial gain through one’s public office other than compensation provided by law is a violation of that trust. The Pennsylvania Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, Act 170 of 1978, became effective on January 1, 1979, and in subsequent years was amended and reenacted in 1989, codified in 1998, and amended in 2006.  Throughout its history, the Ethics Commission has remained ever vigilant and steadfast in its mission of ensuring the public’s confidence in state and local government.

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    File a Statement of Financial Interests

    The Ethics Act provides that public officials, public employees, solicitors, candidates and nominees – as those terms are defined by the Ethics Act – must file the Statement of Financial Interests form

    Request Ethics Training

    The State Ethics Commission strives to fulfill its educational role by providing guidance to public officials and public employees regarding their duties and responsibilities under the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act.

    File an Ethics Complaint

    The Commission investigates allegations that public officials and public employees violated the Ethics Act.

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