Result: Settlement approved on May 14, 2010 for a Civil penalty of $50. The Washington State Department of Corrections acknowledges that its facilities, offices and operations are on the ancestral lands and customary territories of Indigenous Peoples, Tribes and Nations. Violation: A former Administrative Manager with the Washington State University School of Music, may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act by using state resources for private benefit or gain. Result: Order and Judgment issued on May 12, 2006 for a Civil penalty in the amount of $1,000. Violation: A Department of Social and Health Services employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they sent or received 41 personal emails during a 90-day period. Violation: A Department of Transportation employee violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used persons and state resources under their control to perform work for a private school that their child attended. Violation: A former Employment Security Department employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources for their private benefit and gain. Violation: A former Department of Natural Resources employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they sold private timber to a company that the employee also supervised or administered contracts with and on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources. Violation: A former head football coach at the University of Washington may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they subsidized their state salary from Nike, Wilson, KOMO, FOX and US Bank. Result: Settlement approved on October 10, 2003 for reimbursement of investigative costs in the amount of $250 and an additional $1,500 restitution to employing agency for overpaid wages. They spent at least 109 hours on their state computer visiting sites that were not job-related. Evidence indicated that they extensively used the state vehicle for their own personal use, allowed an unauthorized driver to take the car resulting in it being impounded and used their state computer and cell phone for personal benefit. 68 0 obj <> endobj Result: Settlement approved on September 11, 2015 for a civil penalty of $750. Violation: An employee of Pierce College violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used their state computer to browse the internet for 875 minutes over 28 days and used their email and instant messaging system for personal use. Result: Final Order and Judgment issued on March 9, 2007 for a Civil penalty of $1,150. Violation: A WorkSource Specialist used state resources for private benefit and gain. Violation: A former Department of Health employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used their state computer, e-mail and Internet for personal use. Result: A settlement agreement was approved on March 24, 2017 imposing a civil penalty of $250. Records indicated that although they received a few emails prior to 2010 supporting their outside business, there was no evidence of recent use. Violation: A former employee with the Washington Military Department's Emergency Management Department may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources for personal gain. 'x},kl6rGVbHIs-rE7Is8"G {[%(>qf4aw$E;Q#AVPbM?-?^Hs!z~:ar5?y"e 45Q@T##tDnh^0r Violation: The University of Washington Head Football Coach may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they accepted free transportation for their spouse and two minor children to attend a college football game. Violation: A Department of Corrections employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used their position to influence the placement of their son within a state program. Violation: An employee of the Department of Corrections may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources for personal benefit. Result: Settlement approved on April 9, 2004 for a Civil penalty in the amount of $1,000. Violation: A Department of Retirement Systems employee violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources to conduct union activities. Result: Settlement approved on March 11, 2011for a Civil penalty of $500 with $250 suspended. Violation: A former Department of Social and Health Services Social Service Specialist may have conducted activities incompatible with their official duties in regard to a DSHS client, that they provided a special privilege to that client and that they used state resources for the private benefit of themselves and another. Result: And agreed Stipulation was entered on July 10, 2020 imposing a civil penalty of $500 with $100 suspended. Result: A Final Order of Default was issued on May 14, 2021 imposing a civil penalty of $4,500. Violation: A former Maintenance Mechanic with PARKS may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they misappropriated funds involving a purchasing card and a fuel card resulting in losses to the state over $16,000. Violation: A Central Washington University employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources to draft a letter to members of Congress regarding their campaign and loan forgiveness, sent over 2,200 emails regarding loan forgiveness and initiated a lobbying campaign to enact federal legislation to forgive student loans for TRIO employees. 137-91: Adult correctional institutionsMedical careHealth Violation: An employee of the Department of Social and Health Services may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources to lobby. (2) If contraband or another violation is discovered in an offender's assigned area of responsibility, such as within the confines or contents of a cell, the contraband or other violation shall be constructively attributed (i.e., cell tagged) to all offenders assigned responsibility for that area. Result: Settlement approved on September 12, 2014 for a civil penalty of $1,500 with $750 suspended. Result: Settlement approved on September 17, 2010 for a Civil penalty of $6,000 with $2,000 suspended. Note that Case # 97-17 and 97-26 are combined. Result: Settlement approved on May 9, 2014 for a civil penalty of $2,500 with $1,750 suspended. Violation: A Supervisor at University of Washington Medicine Contact Center, may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act by using state resources for private benefit and gain by receiving pay for time not worked. Result: Settlement approved on September 14, 2012 for a civil penalty of $3,000 with $1,500 suspended. The amount includes $1,500 for investigative costs. Holding people on supervision accountable to their imposed supervision conditions, as they resume life within the community. Result: An agreed stipulation was approved on May 12, 2017 imposing a civil penalty of $4,000 with $1,000 suspended. Violation: A University of Washington Athletic Director may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they approved contracts and outside compensation for two University football coaches and agreed that the college would pay investigative costs associated with an ethics complaint against one of the coaches. Result: An agreed Stipulation and Order was entered on January 13, 2023, imposing a civil penalty of $3,750 with $1,250 suspended. Violation: A Washington State University employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used their agency provided desktop and two laptop computers for personal gain over a period of seven years. Twitter; Facebook; Violation: A former Superintendent of Public Instruction employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they participated personally and substantially in a transaction between their employing agency and Scientific Learning Corporation (SLC) where they owned SLC stock. Web2012, which made significant changes to DOCs violation process. Result: Settlement approved on July 14, 2014 for a Letter of Instruction, including a requirement to complete the Ethics Challenge. Evidence indicated that through their own company they created and deployed software onto University resources to monitor energy consumption. Result: Final order approved on August 25, 2009 for a Civil penalty of $15,600 and investigative costs in the amount of $804.58. The Washington State Department of Corrections acknowledges that its facilities, offices and operations are on the ancestral lands and customary territories of Indigenous Peoples, Tribes and Nations. Violation: The Human Resources Director with Community Colleges of Spokane may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they hired their child for a part-time hourly position within their department. Violation: A former Department of Fish and Wildlife employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used their position to give assurances to wind energy production companies if these companies would donate monies to a non-profit organization that they founded and led. Violation: An employee of the Department of Corrections may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they transported their spouse, a non-state employee, to work in their assigned state vehicle. Violation: Former Cashier at Seattle Central College, may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act by using state resources for personal benefit and gain. Violation: A Department of Social and Health Services employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources for personal benefit. The Washington State Department of Corrections acknowledges that its facilities, offices and operations are on the ancestral lands and customary Result: A settlement agreement was approved on March 24, 2017 imposing a civil penalty of $1,500. Result: Settlement approved on April 9, 1999 for a Civil penalty in the amount of $2,000 with $1,000 suspended and an additional $2,000 restitution to the agency. Evidence indicated that they were paid for at least 78.5 hours of work not performed. Result: Settlement approved on May 13, 2011 for a Civil penalty of $1,500. Violation: A Physician Assistant at the Washington State Penitentiary may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they took time off from work without submitting the proper leave slips. Result: Settlement approved on September 17, 2010 for a Civil penalty of $10,000 with $2,000 suspended.. Result: Settlement approved on September 17, 1998 to pay $2,000 restitution to Olympic College and additional reimbursement to the State of Washington in the amount of $21.55 for SCAN use. Result: A Final Order of Default was entered on January 12, 2018 imposing a civil penalty of $4,000. (see: 2007-053 and 2007-041). Result: Hearing held on March 11, 2011 and a Final Order entered for a Civil penalty of $109,678.98 and restitution in the amount of $9,900. In addition, the vendor to make a $20,000 contribution to the employee's state agency. Web1 2 What it means to be a Corrections Officer Corrections Officers help transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Inappropriate use continued after being directed by the agency to stop such conduct. Evidence indicated that they sent over 30 emails containing well over 500 attachments to their personal email address, many of which contained private information. DOC Violation: A former employee of the Washington State Patrol may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used their position to have two personal parking citations dismissed, that they claimed working overtime hours when they were not even at the work site and awarded themself a majority of available overtime instead of using a rotational list. Violation: A Supervisor at University of Washington Medicine Contact Center, may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act by using state resources for private benefit and gain by receiving pay for time not worked. The Board also issued a Letter of Reprimand. Result: Settlement approved on January 11, 2001 for a Civil penalty in the amount of $1,200. Violation: An Occupational Nurse Consultant agree that they may have used state resources for their private benefit and gain in support of their outside business and a charitable organization they founded. Violation: A Department of Transportation employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act by using their agency issued cell phone and their SCAN code to make personal phone calls. 46.32 Vehicle Inspection. Result: A settlement was reached on September 8, 2017 imposing a civil penalty of $3,500 with $1,750 suspended. Violation: A former Department of Social and Health Service, Developmental Disability Division employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they worked simultaneously for a private non-profit organization during their scheduled state work hours. Result: Settlement approved on March 12, 2010 for a Civil penalty of $250. 202304107 Filed 22723; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 802609P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11998] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request Result: A Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order on Board Staff's Motion for Summary Judgment was entered on January 24, 2020. Result: Settlement approved on November 9, 2012 for a civil penalty of $450. Violation: A former Security Guard 2 with the Department of Social and Health Services, agreed that they may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act by using state resources for private benefit or gain and accessing confidential information for non-work-related purposes. WebViolation: An employee with the Department of Corrections may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act by taking personal time away from work without submitting the Violation: A Program Administrator with the Department of Children, Youth, and Family, may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act by using state computer resources for personal benefit or gain in support of their private outside business. Result: A final order of Default was entered on September 13, 2019 imposing a civil penalty of $2,000. (ML V5D,6X@({HD=@ F+ 3 Result: Settlement approved on September 14, 2012 for a civil penalty of $12,500. Result: A Stipulation was entered on July 13, 2018 imposing a civil penalty of $1,250. Violation: A Department of Information Services employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources to send or receive 803 email messages over a 32-month period that were not related to their official duties. %%EOF Violation: A former Health Care Authority employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they pursued and accepted employment with an entity conducting business with their agency. Violation: An Evergreen State College employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources to write and send a four-page open letter to more than 600 individuals and local businesses soliciting donations for a student defense fund. Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Child Protective Services, DOC 280.500 Records Management of Official Offender Files, DOC 280.530 Supervision Files for Community Offenders, DOC 300.380 Classification and Custody Facility Plan Review, DOC 320.160 Tolling of Supervision in the Community, DOC 320.400 Risk and Needs Assessment Process, DOC 350.380 Discharge, Termination, and Closure of Supervision, DOC 380.200 Community Supervision of Offenders, DOC 380.370 Sexually Violent Predator/Less Restrictive Alternative, DOC 380.600 In-State Transfers for Community Offenders, DOC 380.650 Travel for Community Offenders, DOC 460.130 Response to Violations and New Criminal Activity. If the Board decides the inmate is not releasable, additional time may be added to that person's minimum term. Violation: University of Washington employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used the University email system to send emails regarding their campaign for Port Commissioner, an elected office. Their computer contained family photos, music files, family business and work regarding the Cub Scouts. itqP*)MT`wFQrzh!u|vq2v5zGXYEQgad6M1 0a @v- Result: Settlement approved on March 8, 2013 for a civil penalty of $2,500 with $1,000 suspended. Violation: An Assistant Fire Chief with the Department of Social and Health Services Special Commitment Center may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources for personal gain and for using their position to secure a special privilege. Result: Final Order issued on June 14, 2014 for a civil penalty of $1,000. Violation: An employee with The Evergreen State College may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources to promote an outside business that their spouse owned. Result: On June 15, 2014, an enforcement hearing order imposed a civil penalty of $9,884. Violation: Correctional Industries Supervisor with the Department of Corrections, may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act by accessing the Offender Management Network Information database to obtain information regarding an ex-offender and sharing that information with an outside party and using state resources for personal benefit and gain. Violation: An Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises employee was found to have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources (agency time, computer and email) during work hours to conduct unauthorized and non-agency related activities. They also stored over 800 non-work-related audio files, 28 video files and 1,964 non-work-related photos on their state computer. Violation: An employee of the Department of Social and Health Services may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources to conduct a personal real estate business and visited other non-work-related websites. Result: an agreed Stipulation and Order was entered on May 13, 2022 imposing a civil penalty of $1,000 with $250 suspended. They received pay for approximately 73.85 hours of time that they were not at work. Result: Settlement approved on March 11, 2005 for a Civil penalty in the amount of $500 with $250 suspended and an additional $775 reimbursment to agency. Result: An agreed Stipulation and Order was entered on March 12, 2021 imposing a civil penalty of $3,000 with $500 suspended. The Board also issued a Letter of Instruction. Evidence also showed that attachments to personal emails included court and immigration documents which contained confidential information for non-state employees. Result: Settlement approved on November 9, 2012 for a civil penalty of $1,200. Evidence indicated that they accepted honoraria from pharmaceutical companies to promote their products and used their influence to promote their products to the state. Result: An agreed settlement was approved on May 11, 2018 imposing a civil penalty of $2,000 with $1,000 suspended. Violation: A former employee with the Employment Security Department may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources to set up an experience rating account in the TAXIS database for Best Buffet Restaurant and established it as a partial successor to Seattle Seafood Buffet, businesses which they are identified as a buyer. Violation: A Clinical Placement Coordinator at Clover Park Technical College, may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act by using state resources for private benefit and gain in supporting her outside business. Violation: A Washington State Patrol Trooper may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they carried on a personal relationship with while on duty and allowed this person to accompany them in their patrol car and had sexual relations with them while on duty in WSP offices. Violation: A Department of Corrections employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used their state computer, e-mail, and Internet to access non-work-related sites on a daily basis. Result: An agreed Stipulation and Order was entered on November 13, 2020 imposing a civil penalty of $2,500. Result: Settlement approved on April 10, 2009 for a Civil penalty of $250. 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