Topic Specific Courses

The Ohio Ethics Law and Conflicts of Interest E-Course (15 minutes)

What is a conflict of interest? Must they be avoided? How do I respond if I have a conflict? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, this is the course for you. This e-course will examine issues related to conflicts of interest in public service, provide real-life examples, and offer guidance on responding to conflicts.

The Ohio Ethics Law and Conflicts of Interest E-Course Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and Gifts E-Course (15 minutes)

Wondering if you can tee up with your agency’s vendor? Or accept the tin of cookies from someone in the regulated community? This brief e-course will explore the Conflict of Interest provision of the Ethics Law as it relates to gifts. A helpful course for anyone in the public sector as well as private sector entities who do business with or are regulated by a state or local governmental agency.

The Ohio Ethics Law and Gifts E-Course Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and Public Contracts E-Course (10 minutes)

Simply put, a public contract is the expenditure of public money. Though public entities routinely spend money on routine goods and services, there are prohibitions against public officials and employees from having a financial interest in those expenditures. This e-course will explore the definition and examples of public contracts and outline associated prohibitions.

The Ohio Ethics Law and Public Contracts E-Course Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and Nepotism E-Course (10 minutes)

Public agencies are required to conduct all hiring activity in a fair, open and impartial manner. Therefore, nepotism – hiring or influencing the hiring process in favor of a family member into a public service position – is illegal. Watch this brief e-course for more information.

The Ohio Ethics Law and Nepotism E-Course Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and Sales to Public Agencies E-Course (10 minutes)

Public agencies routinely purchase goods or services to ensure the efficient operation of the agencies’ missions — that’s normal and expected. Is it acceptable, however, for public employees and public officials to sell those goods and services to their own, or in some cases, to other public agencies? This brief e-course outlines prohibitions in the Ethics Law regarding public servants and sales to public agencies.

The Ohio Ethics Law and Sales to Public Agencies E-Course Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and Post-Employment E-Course (15 minutes)

Thinking of a new career adventure? Public officials and employees who are leaving public service or moving from one public position to another are subject to job-seeking and post-employment provisions of the Ethics Law and related statutes. These laws help ensure that the public is fairly represented in all interactions with the public and private sectors. This brief e-course offers information on how to make a smooth transition to the next chapter of your life.

The Ohio Ethics Law and Post-Employment E-Course Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and Law Enforcement E-Course (60 minutes)

An e-course especially designed for the men and women of law enforcement! How does the Ethics Law interact with your career and public service? What should you know about accepting gifts? Do conflicts of interest arise for police officers and county sheriffs? Dive into this customized e-course to ensure that you comply with the law even as you enforce it! This course has been approved for one general credit hour of Continuing Professional Training by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy.

The Ohio Ethics Law and Law Enforcement E-Course Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and the Private Sector E-Course (15 minutes)

Most people know that public officials and employees are subject to the law, but did you know the private sector can be as well? This brief course provides a practical overview of the Ohio Ethics Law for the private sector, highlighting key restrictions for those who work with or are regulated by governmental entities.

See also The Private Sector Fact Sheet

The Ohio Ethics Law and the Private Sector E-Course Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and County Elections Boards Recorded Webinar (40 minutes)

County boards of elections provide an invaluable service in promoting fair and safe elections. As a “thank you” for their vital work, the Ethics Commission has prepared this course just for county elections boards and employees to assist them in understanding and complying with the Ohio Ethics Law.

The Ohio Ethics Law and County Elections Boards Recorded Webinar Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and New Township Trustees and Employees Recorded Webinar (30 minutes)

Serving a township can be a rewarding and challenging role! One way to ensure you serve effectively and honorably is to be aware of and obey the Ohio Ethics Law. This recorded webinar is a helpful resource regarding the Ethics Law as you embark on your township service. This basic overview of the statute as it pertains to townships will equip you in understanding and complying with the law.

The Ohio Ethics Law and New Township Trustees and Employees Recorded Webinar Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and Non-Profit Organizations Recorded Webinar (15 minutes)

A brief synopsis of the Ohio Ethics Law specifically drafted for those working for or serving non-profit organizations. This e-course outlines Ethics Law restrictions that are relevant for non-profits that interact with or potentially seek grants from public entities.

The Ohio Ethics Law and Non-Profit Organizations Recorded Webinar Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and Public Boards and Commissions Recorded Webinar (50 minutes)

Boards and commissions at the state and local level often work hard behind the scenes to assure Ohioans that government operations and oversight are carried out effectively and objectively. To support their efforts, the Ethics Commission has prepared this course for board members and employees to assist them in understanding and complying with the Ohio Ethics Law.

The Ohio Ethics Law and Public Boards and Commissions Recorded Webinar Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and Public Libraries Recorded Webinar (45 minutes)

We love libraries; the books, the resources, the expertise – and all for free! As a “thank you” for serving the public through the power of the written word, the Ethics Commission has created a course to ensure that you never have to worry about missteps in your years at the public library. Watching this recorded webinar isn’t just helpful, it’s just plain “book smart!”

The Ohio Ethics Law and Public Libraries Recorded Webinar Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and Public Schools Recorded Webinar (60 minutes)

If you have ever wondered how the Ethics Law applies to those who serve public school districts, this recorded webinar is for you; it’s the ABCs of the Ohio Ethics Law! This course will walk you through the major provisions and restrictions of the statutes and even outline some exceptions as the law applies to school districts. After reviewing this webinar, you’ll be glad you’ve “graduated” into better understanding the Ethics Law.

The Ohio Ethics Law and Public Schools Recorded Webinar Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and Public Universities/Colleges Recorded Webinar (60 minutes)

Public colleges and universities have a big job to do — educate the next generation of thinkers and doers while complying with the Ohio Ethics Law. This recorded webinar provides the “Ethics Law 101” for those who work at or serve a public institution of higher learning. Study this recorded webinar, comply with the law, and let the education commence!

The Ohio Ethics Law and Public Universities/Colleges Recorded Webinar Transcript

The Ohio Ethics Law and Public University and College Trustees Recorded Webinar (45 minutes)

An accompaniment to our Public Universities/Colleges recorded class, this session is customized specifically for those who serve on public college and university boards of trustees. Study with us how to ensure compliance with the Ethics Law while serving on the board while maintaining outside interests and careers.

The Ohio Ethics Law and Public University and College Trustees Recorded Webinar Transcript