Art. 6-bis («conflict of interests») of law 241/1990 – introduced by art. 1, para. 41, of law 190/2012 – states that «the person in charge of the procedure and chiefs of offices authorised to approve recommendations, technical evaluations, deeds during proceedings and final provisions must abstain from decision-making/action in the event of conflict of interests, reporting every such case of conflict, including potential conflict of interest».

The UPO Code of Conduct and Ethical Code (See “Regulations”) states that the obligation to refrain from all acts involving conflict of interests applies to all employees, who must make a written report of such cases in the manner specified therein.

Any violation of the regulation will result in disciplinary action against the employee.

In addition to the disciplinary action against the employee, the conflict of interest may be a source of invalidation of the relative procedure and consequent forfeiture of fees, due to violation of law and abuse of power.

For further information, please refer to the  Piano triennale di prevenzione della corruzione.