Ethics Essay

After reading the assigned articles and studying the GFOA’s Code, compose an essay that addresses the following:

1. Describe and discuss the conceptions of ethics from the two articles.

2. Relate Each article to one or more of the six sections of the GFOA’s Code of Professional Ethics (i.e., personal standards, responsibility as public officials, professional development, professional integrity-information, professional integrity-relationships, and conflict of interest). How do the articles support or contrast with the provisions of the GFOA’s Code?

3. How do the articles assist or hinder you in comprehending the role of ethics in public financial management?