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 will receive their Statement of Financial Interests form via email. Please follow the on-screen prompts to ensure accurate completion.  

Direct policy questions to the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission at 717-783-1610 or 1-800-932-0936. For technical assistance, use the ASKHR button at the bottom of the page to notify Human Resources.

VIEW FILING GUIDANCE

Former Employees

Former employees required to file a Statement of Financial Interests may submit their form to Human Resources using the link below. Please note that the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission deadline is May 1.

SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS AS A FORMER EMPLOYEE

THE APPEAL PROCESS

Employees wishing to contest their filing status must submit a formal appeal through the link below no later than April 1. Your submission should clearly state the reasons why you believe you are not required to file.

BEGIN AN APPEAL 

What Happens Next:

  1. Review: Human Resources will review your submitted appeal form.
  2. Evaluation: HR will determine if your position is legally required to file based on the Ethics Act.
  3. Notification: You will receive an email with the final determination regarding your filing status.