POETRY CORNER

The ethics rules are based on the 14 principles of ethical conduct set out in
Executive Order 12674, issued on April 12, 1989.…it is a good idea to go back
to basics and reread those principles.  The FLRA presents them here in doggerel: 

  Ethics Principles Poem

Public service - public trust (1) Honest effort is a must. (5) Finances should not interfere With any work that you do here. (2) Non-public info you obtain Should not be used for private gain.(3) And if a present should appear From someone doing business here You must decline to take that perk If it will interfere with work. (4) You may not bind the Government If you don’t have the right consent. (6) Don’t use your job for private gain (7) With private parties please remain Impartial (8) and report with haste Corruption, fraud, abuse, or waste.(11) Do not use Federal property For something not in your PD. (9) And outside work can’t interfere With major duties you have here. (10) Employees must act in good faith To pay their taxes, DAEO sayeth (12) And never may a Fed forgo The principles of EEO. (13) And we know we cannot appear To violate a law, that’s clear. (14) That’s all 14 – obey them all! If you are lost, give me a call.