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Non-Federal entities who apply for and receive Federal financial assistance awards are required to "establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain." [12] During the application process, non-Federal entities disclose in writing any potential conflicts of interest related to the funding opportunity. If disclosed, the Federal agency may elect to work with the applicant on a mitigation plan as part of the Federal awards terms and conditions. Successful applicants agree when accepting the Federal award to disclose any subsequent real or perceived conflict's of interest related to the award during its lifecycle. Failure to do so could result in termination of the award.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) provides its applicants and recipients with possible conflict of interest situations to consider when applying for and receiving awards. Broadly, applicants (and recipients) need to address any relationship or matter which might put themthemselves, their employees, or their subrecipients in conflict with their responsibilities under the award and outside interests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this section of the Uniform Guidance?
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What are some examples of situations that may represent a potential or actual conflict of interest?
Some potential conflict of interest situations include: (1) financial interest, including ownership in stocks and bonds, in a firm which submits or is expecting to submit an application; (2) outstanding financial commitments to any applicant or potential applicant; (3) employment in any capacity, even if otherwise permissible, by any applicant or potential applicant; (4) employment within the last 12 months by any applicant or potential applicant; (5) any vested pension or reemployment rights, or interest in profit sharing or stock bonus plans; (6) employment of any member of the immediate family by any applicant or potential applicant; (7) positions of trust that may include employment, past or present, as an officer, director, trustee, agent, attorney, ectetc.; (8) a close personal relations that may include a childhood or other friend, sibling, or other family relations that may compromise or impair the fairness and impartiality of the proposal evaluator or advisor and advisor and grants officer during the proposal evaluation and award selection process; (9) negotiation of outside employment with any applicant or potential applicant.
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Related Pages
Mandatory Disclosures (2 CFR 200.113) - NEED TO DEVELOP THIS PAGE AND CREATE A LINK TO IT.
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Resources
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DOI-AAAP-0008_Conflict of Interest Policy.pdf
DOI_Conflict of Interest Certificate.pdf
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1. "Conflict of Interest." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 29 Dec. 2017.
2. “5 CFR 2635.501 - Overview.” LII / Legal Information Institute, www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/5/2635.501.
3. Scope, DOI AAAP 0008
§ 200.112 Conflict of interest.SF-424 Assurances
