4.1.1.1 – Staff Acceptance of Gifts and Gratuities
Standard: The agency shall have an established policy for the acceptance of gifts and gratuities by staff members.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide the policy on acceptance of gifts and gratuities by staff members.
COMMENTS: EOC 2 and 3 – highlight relevant sections.
RESPONSE: Consolidated and highlighted EOCs as requested
REVISED AGENCY EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE:
4.1.1.1 – EOC 2R Plain Language Guide to Government Ethics: Section 883.214 (green highlight)
4.1.1.1 – EOC 3R PRC Administration Manual: Section 201 Acceptance of Gifts (green highlight) Page 15
Narrative:
Westchester County has an established policy for the acceptance of gifts and gratuities by staff members as outlined in the Charter of Westchester County, New York: Section 883.214 Gifts, tips and other benefits. In it is described that no employee shall accept or receive any gift or other benefit, or multiple gifts or other benefits from the same donor in a 12-month period, having an aggregate value of $75.
This is also presented in detail in the Plain Language Guide to Government Ethics and the PRC Administration Manual. Both documents are posted on bulletin boards at facilities, accessible online, and are a central part of the annual mandatory compliance training.