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The Sword of Integrity
Amber Janusheske
Created on October 8, 2024
Integrity & Compliance Quiz for VA Employees
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© 2024 A game by GCVHCS Integrity & Compliance
Legend says that a faraway VA program office forged the Sword of Integrity that together with the power of the Compliance Gems could defeat any evil. Gather the gems to assemble the ultimate weapon and defeat the dragon hiding in the dungeon.
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Thank goodness you’ve come! The dragon has caused much confusion among our people about Government Ethics and where to seek answers. You need to find the 4 gems so that the Sword of Integrity has enough power and defeat the fearsome dragon that is terrorizing our people and spreading misinformation…
Please help us, only an honorable VA employee like you can do it!
Of course I will help!
Nah, I’ll pass
Ouch! I thought you were cool... What will become of us!
Hehehe, I was kidding. Ahem, of course I’ll help you
I knew you would not fail me! Thank you! Here is the Sword of Integrity. Now go... gather the Compliance Gems to complete it and defeat the dragon.
LEVEL 1 - EARTH GEM
Guidance GEM
Do you know where to go when you have questions regarding Government Ethics? Get the Guidance gem by passing the wandering skeleton's quiz...
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AH HA! Where do you think you’re going, mortal?! You won’t be worthy of the Guidance Gem until you can assist your fellow employees in navigating the VA Government Ethics Program.Do you dare to try?
First, we'll start off easy: by promoting a Culture of Integrity, whose trust are we enhancing and preserving? (The answer lies in both.)
The public
Veterans
And to whom do government ethics laws apply?
All federal employees
VSO Volunteers
When seeking advice regarding Government Ethics, employees are left to solely refer to TMS trainings, supervisors, and coworkers for guidance.
True
False
Who is the dedicated staff member at your facility who can provide Government Ethics advice to VHA employees?
CDCE Chief
VHA Ethics Advisor
Who are the dedicated staff of attorneys and paralegals who provide Government Ethics advice to VA employees?
OGC Ethics Specialty Team
OGC Personnel Law Group
Congratulations! Your knowledge of how you and your coworkers can seek Government Ethics guidance will serve you well. You have earned the Guidance Gem!
Hahahaha, say whaaaa? ...
Oh, I've lost my mind, give me another chance!
LEVEL 2 - AIR GEM
Standards of Ethical Conduct GEM
Using your knowledge of the 14 Standards of Ethical Conduct, select if the conduct is a "Do" or a "Don't"
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Place loyalty to the Constitution, laws, and ethical principles above private gain.
Act impartially with no preferential treatment for private organizations or individuals.
Use nonpublic information to further any private interest.
Disclose fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption to appropriate authorities.
Solicit or accept gifts from sources doing business with or otherwise seeking action from VA or gifts given because of official position.
Purport to bind the Government if you do not have authority to do so.
Hold financial interests that conflict with the performance of official duty.
Obey laws providing Equal Opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or handicap.
Congratulations! You understand that public service is a public trust and that Government officials must put the public’s interests before their own interests. You got the Standards of Ethical Conduct Gem!
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LEVEL 3 - WATER GEM
Conflicts of interest GEM
Being able to balance your VA duties with personal interests helps avoid ethical dilemmas. Drag the light to find the correct answer
Start level
Retirement
Return on Investment
Conflict of Interest
Find the phrase for what may happen when your VA duties and personal interests overlap
Opinion
No interest
Personal Stake
Find the missing word: "Conflicts of interest occur when a federal employee may have a(n) ___________ in an official VA matter.
Future employer
Non-VA employer
Dependent child
Business partner
Spouse
Grocery Cashier
18 USC 208 prohibits you from participating in offical matters affecting your own finanical interests or the interests of people or entities in your "inner circle." Who is NOT part of your "inner circle?"
Employer of family
Company you serve in other capacity
Household member
Former employer
Coffee barista
5 CFR 2635.502 If someone with whom you have a "covered relationship" is a party or represents a party in a federal matter, you should not participate in that matter if a reasonable person with knowledge of all the facts would question your impartiality or integrity. Who is NOT considered in your "covered relationship?"
And now look for the gem! Hurry up!
Whew, you can stop treading water! Remember that whenever you have a question about potential Conflicts of Interest, reach out to your facility VHA Ethics Advisor or OGC Ethics Specialty Team for guidance. You earned the Conflicts of Interest gem!
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LEVEL 4 - FIRE GEM
misuse of position GEM
Your VA position comes with a certain level of authority which must not be misused. Answer questions and search among the tiles to collect clues.
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A supervisor uses their authority to have a subordinate provide a benefit to themself or their family... Which type of misuse is this?
Disclosure
Endorsement
Coercion
A supervisor directs a subordinate to use their official time to perform an activity outside of their official duties. What is this misuse of?
Endorsement
Subordinate's Time
Nonpublic Information
A VA employee used their title, position, or authority to endorse a product, service, or enterprise. Which type of misuse is this?
Disclosure
Endorsement
Coercion
A VA employee purchases stock in a company set to be awarded a vendor contract prior to awarding of the contract. What is this misuse of?
Endorsement
Subordinate's Time
Nonpublic Information
A VA employee uses their duty time researching vacation plans. What is this misuse of?
Government Property
Subordinate's Time
Nonpublic Information
With great power comes great responsibility and as a VA employee, you know how to ethically navigate the temptation to abuse such power. Save the letters you've collected to use when emailing about integrity & compliance concerns (VHAOICHelpline@va.gov) You got the Misuse of Position Gem!
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FINAL LEVEL - DRAGON
Defeat the dragon!