Enforcements for Department of Ecology
| Case | Agency | Violation/Result | Penalty Amount | Laws RCW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-017 | Department of Ecology |
Violation: A Forms and Records Analyst with the Department of Ecology may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources for personal benefit. Result: An agreed settlement was approved on July 14, 2017 imposing a civil penalty of $1,500 with $750 suspended. |
$1,500 | RCW 42.52.160 | |
| 2015-024 | Department of Ecology |
Violation: A Regional Director with the Department of Ecology may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they provided a special privilege and created a conflict of interest by participating in the hiring process that ultimately resulted in the hiring of two of their friends. Result: A settlement agreement was approved on March 24, 2017 imposing a civil penalty of $2,000 with $1,000 suspended. |
$2,000 | RCW 42.52.020, RCW 42.52.070 | |
| 2013-018 | Department of Ecology |
Violation: A former employee of the Department of Ecology may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they used state resources for personal gain. Evidence indicated they used state resources to schedule and conduct massages for massage therapy certification. Result: Settlement approved on January 10, 2014 for a civil penalty of $1,950. |
$1,950 | RCW 42.52.160 | |
| 2008-027 | Department of Ecology |
Violation: Former Washington State Department of Ecology employee may have violated the Ethics in Public Service Act when they accepted a job with a private contractor. Result: Settlement approved on September 11, 2009 for a Civil penalty of $250. |
$250 | RCW 42.52.080 |
