Improper Use of Government Resources

Title: Improper Use of Government Resources

Background:

Allegations were raised that a Navy civilian official was using his Navy office as a headquarters for his private company. It was alleged that he used and published his Navy office phone number as the business’s number and used Navy employees to answer the phone and take
messages regarding the business for him. It was also alleged that he used Government copiers, fax machines, and other equipment for the business. After an investigation, all of the allegations were substantiated. The official was reduced in grade and removed from his supervisory post. Section 2635.704 of the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch restricts the use of Government property, including office equipment and supplies, for authorized purposes only.