John Pelissero was a former director, Government Ethics with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Government ethics applies to the processes, behavior, and policy of governments and the public ...

What is the definition of transparency? Of course, transparency means that something can be seen through. When we talk about transparency in government, we mean that citizens must be able to "see ...

Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide legal advice. If you are facing a specific ethical question or potential conflict, consult legal counsel. Public service is a solemn trust.

Office celebrations, colleague gift-giving and non-governmental holiday parties present “potential, but avoidable, ethics pitfalls” for federal employees, according to guidance put out by the Office ...