Statement of Financial Interests
Faculty and staff members of the State System of Higher Education are considered to be public employees under the Pennsylvania Public Official and Employee Ethics Act, Chapter 11, 65 Pa.C.S. § 1101 et seq.
The “Ethics Act” prohibits public officials and public employees from engaging in activities that involve the use by a public official or public employee of his/her office or employment or any confidential information received through his/her holding public office or employment for the private pecuniary benefit of him/herself, a member of his/her immediate family, or a business with which he/she or a member of his/her family is associated.
Current Employees
Current employees are required to file the Statement of Financial Interests Form will receive an email from Human Resources via DocuSign. Conditions are set to each question on how to complete the form accurately.
PASSHE 2024 Statement of Financial Interests Memo
PASSHE Informational Sheet
For more information, please visit Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission. Any questions may be directed to the State Ethics Commission at 717-783-1610 or Toll Free at 1-800-932-0936. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the form from DocuSign, please create a case through the ASKHR button at the bottom to contact Human Resources.
Former Employees
Former employees who are required to file a Statement of Financial Interests Form may use the link below to submit one to Human Resources. The PA State Ethics Commission deadline is May 1st.
Submit a Statement of Financial Interests Form as a Former Employee
THE APPEAL PROCESS
Employees who believe they have been mistakenly classified as a public employee required to file the Statement of Financial Interests form may submit a formal appeal through the link below by April 11, 2025. The formal appeal should state the reasons why the employee does not think they are required to file the Statement of Financial Interests form.
- The appeal form will be reviewed by Human Resources.
- Human Resources will make a determination on whether employee is required to file.
- Employee will receive an email with the final determination to file.