The best course of action is to begin with transparency. Publicly identify potential conflicts and set clear protocols for a ...

A unique type of conflict of interest may arise when members of an organization assist in the development of new federal programs or federal contract specifications, and that organization later ...

June 26, 2025 - It has been hard to miss the headlines in recent months involving a number of high-profile, high-net worth individuals taking senior positions in the federal government. There have ...

Power and privilege have existed for as long as humans have. Some argue that both are innate, presenting themselves not just in society but also in biology, and Darwin's "survival of the fittest" ...

The BPK found many irregularities in the Fakfak Fertilizer Industrial Zone. Bahlil Lahadalia has been embroiled in abuse of ...

At a recent Michigan State University Board of Trustees meeting, the institution’s overseers promptly approved a peculiar agreement. Associate professor of biochemistry Erik Martinez-Hackert would ...

Numerous definitions of the term “Conflict of Interest” (COI) are included with the expected methods of how to avoid ...

Conflicts of interest can lead to bias, reputational damage, and legal problems. Entities should disclose and remove themselves from conflicts to maintain transparency. Training and compliance ...

Government activity is often characterized by terms not fully understood by the public. One example is “conflict of interest.” For local governments, this is defined by a single paragraph of North ...