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CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROHIBITION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROHIBITION. Conflicts Prohibited.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROHIBITION

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  1. CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROHIBITION

  2. Conflicts Prohibited No covered persons may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a CDBG-assisted activity, or have an interest in any contract, either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. See page 12 CDBG Recipients’ Manual.

  3. Covered Persons Employees, Consultants, Elected or Appointed Officials, or Sub-recipients, and their families, of the State or Local Unit of Government receiving or administering CDBG.

  4. Requesting an Exception • Granted by DCA on a case-by-case basis. • Can be granted only if it will “serve the purposes of the CDBG program.” • Request must be in writing to DCA. • Submit ASAP.

  5. Conflict of Interest Prohibited We can grant an exception, not a waiver.

  6. Requesting an Exception Fully describe nature of conflict. Maps are helpful Describe the Public Disclosure. Copy of Posted Agenda or Advertisement Certified Minutes of meeting Include opinion of local attorney addressing state and local law. Describe how has “non-involvement” requirement met?

  7. DCA Decision Factors • Is person involved LMI? • Is the benefit the same as others receiving benefit? • Proportionality? • Have they withdrawn from responsibilities or decision making process? • See other factors at 24 CFR 570.489 (h)

  8. Procurement Conflicts of Interest Covers procurement of goods or services. Elected Officials or staff can not be a party to any contract. No exceptions. See Chapter 3 of Recipients’ Manual.

  9. For More Information: • Recipients’ Manual • Chapter 1, Section 12, page 12 to 14. • Chapter 3, Section 4, page 64 • Appendix II, Item V • Regulation • 24 CFR Part 570.489(h) • 24 CFR Part 85.36

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