Agency regulations
Agencies must establish and enforce their own Standards of Conduct, including exceptions and disciplinary measures, to ensure ethical behavior in government contracting.
Overview
FAR 3.101-3 requires federal agencies to establish their own Standards of Conduct regulations, as mandated by Executive Order 11222 and 5 CFR 735. These agency-specific standards must address exceptions to the general rules on personal conflicts of interest (as outlined in FAR 3.101-2) and specify disciplinary actions for violations. Additionally, requirements for employee financial disclosure and post-employment restrictions for former government employees are governed by regulations from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and agency-specific rules implementing Public Law 95-521, which amended 18 U.S.C. 207. This ensures that agencies have tailored policies to address ethical conduct and conflicts of interest in government contracting.