Federal Employee Job Conflicts

Summary

Federal employees must avoid conflicts of interest when holding multiple jobs. 18 U.S.C. § 208 prohibits participation in matters where there is a financial interest. The False Claims Act prohibits making false claims for payment to the government. If the work is similar across different agencies, it may still pose a conflict of interest. Consulting with an attorney can help review the specifics of the positions and any potential conflicts.

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Is a federal law broken when a federal employee also works two other jobs. The total hours claimed on timesheets is * hours. What law is broken and show the evidence based on the elements of the offenses
Hi George! To determine if a federal law is broken, consider the following:
- Conflict of Interest Laws: Federal employees must avoid conflicts of interest.
- * U.S.C. § *: Prohibits federal employees from participating in matters where they have a financial interest.
- False Claims Act: Prohibits making false claims for payment to the government.
Could you provide more details about the nature of these jobs and the timesheets in question?
One job is a federal position the other two are federal contractors at different agencies
Hi George! Here are some key points to consider regarding your situation:
- Conflict of Interest Laws: Federal employees must avoid conflicts of interest.
- * U.S.C. § *: Prohibits federal employees from participating in matters where they have a financial interest.
- False Claims Act: Prohibits making false claims for payment to the government.
To better assist you, could you clarify if the timesheets reflect overlapping working hours for these positions?
cannot show overlapping hours
Understood. If there are no overlapping hours, it may be less about fraud and more about potential conflicts of interest.
- Conflict of Interest: Make sure the federal employee’s additional jobs don’t conflict with their federal duties.
- * U.S.C. § *: Ensure they do not participate in matters where there is a financial interest.
Do you suspect any specific conflicts of interest or issues with the nature of the work performed?
same type of work different agency
Hi George! Here are some important points to consider:
- Conflict of Interest Laws: Federal employees must avoid conflicts of interest.
- * U.S.C. § *: Prohibits federal employees from participating in matters where they have a financial interest.
- False Claims Act: Prohibits making false claims for payment to the government.
Given that the work is the same type but at different agencies, this may still pose a conflict of interest. It might be helpful to consult with an attorney to review the specifics of the positions and any potential conflicts.
Would you like further guidance on how to proceed or have any specific questions?