Ethics in Action
6/11/2026 10:00 AM Pacific
6/11/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Event details
Ethical decisions in public service are not always clear-cut. In this two-hour webinar, participants will explore real-world scenarios and practical frameworks for navigating ethical challenges. The session will examine conflicts of interest, use of public resources, transparency, and fair decision-making processes. Participants also will review how pressure and incentives can influence judgment and how to recognize and address ethical risks.
Grounded in California Senate Bill 827 requirements, this webinar will provide guidance for applying relevant ethics laws and supporting accountability in public service. Existing law imposes two hours of ethics training on specified local agency officials. The new bill, effective Jan. 1, 2026, expands which local agency officials are required to complete the ethics training every two years to include department heads and other similar administrative officers. The bill also requires officials who commence service on or after Jan. 1, 2026, to receive their initial training within six months of starting.
After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:
- Identify and navigate conflicts of interest, including risks related to personal financial gain and bribery
- Analyze how real-world pressures and incentives influence ethical decision-making, and apply strategies to address risks
- Apply practices that promote trust, accountability, and integrity in public service roles
Continuing professional education
Prerequisites: None
Program level: Basic
Advance preparation: None
Delivery method: Webinar (group internet based)
Field of study: Regulatory Ethics
This session is recommended for 2.0 hours of CPE credit.
Note: All participants MUST be logged into the webinar INDIVIDUALLY to receive CPE credit. CPE credit will only be granted in the name of the individual logged into the LIVE presentation. Crowe is unable to grant CPE credit for groups viewing the webinar or for viewing on-demand recordings of the webinar.
There is no registration fee for participating in this webinar; therefore, there is no cancellation fee.
Who should attend
Local agency officials, including elected officials, board members, department heads, and employees designated to complete required ethics training
Presenters
- Kathy Lai, California Market Leader and Office Managing Partner, Orange County
- Kelly Richmond Pope, Professor of Forensic Accounting, DePaul University
Additional information
For additional information, please contact Crowe Events.