Misuse of Government Position and Resources

Purpose

To provide guidance on laws and regulations for executive branch and federal employees, including misusing position or government resources.

Misuse of Position

  • Executive branch employees are not to use their position, title or any authority associated with their office to coerce or induce a benefit for themselves or others.1
  • Employees may not use or allow the improper use of non-public information to further a private interest.1

Misuse of Resources

Misuse of Government Property

Employees may not use Government property for anything other than authorized purposes. Government property includes office supplies, telephones, computers, copiers and any other property purchased with Government funds.1

Misuse of Official Time

Employees may not misuse official time. This includes the employee's own time as well as the time of a subordinate.1

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Ethics and Integrity Office (EIO)
  1. Subpart G—Misuse of Position 5 C.F.R. § § 2635.701-705