MENU Human Resources Compliance and Ethics We promote a countywide culture that safeguards compliance and ethical conduct through assessment, mitigation, policy creation and modification, monitoring, The OCE is tasked with providing an ethics program for all County employees. Training and resources are designed to provide employees with ethics related information, including federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as policies and procedures. The OCE strives to improve each employee’s understanding of ethics and assists in developing ethical decision-making skills. The OCE also administers the Compliance and Ethics Confidential Helpline which any employee or member of the public may use to anonymously report unethical behavior or misconduct. The OCE reviews, refers, and monitors each report. Mission Statement To operate a strategic countywide compliance and ethics program, ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance in the delivery of quality service and preservation of public trust. Vision Statement To provide the public safe and reliable services administered by a compliant and ethical workforce anchored in personal responsibility, honor, and integrity. Rules & Policies County Code Access the most current version of the San Bernardino County Code. Code of Ethics All County employees and officials are subject to the County’s Code of Ethics and Commitment to County Public Service, which establishes the standards of conduct required of all public officials and employees under Personnel Rule 1. Related Links San Bernardino County County Government Code of Ethics Public Integrity Unit Fraud, Waste and Abuse Grand Jury State of California California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) California Secretary of State, Political Reform Division Additional Resources Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL) Institute for Local Government Ethics Resource Center Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) County Ethics The Code of Ethics establishes standards of conduct required of all public officials and employees for the proper operation of County government and has the for View Ethics in Action! County Compliance The complexity and magnitude of the County and the services provided make the focus on compliance a critical component of our business practice and philosophy. View the program Hotlines & Helplines Representatives of the Equal Opportunity Commission and EOC related documents. View all Hotlines & Helplines Policies & Resources View the most recent publications Privacy & Security County officers, employees, agents, and volunteers are required to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of non-public personally identifiable information Privacy Rule & Security Rule Report a Concern Ethical government…it’s everyone’s responsibility! Report a Concern Training & Education The Office of Compliance and Ethics (OCE) recognizes education and training for County employees as its first goal and priority. View the training information OCE Offices Office of Compliance and Ethics 175 W. Fifth Street, 1st Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0440 909.387.4500 (Office) 909.387.8950 (Fax) EthicsLine@cao.sbcounty.gov HIPAAComplaints@cao.sbcounty.gov Diane Rundles Director of Human Resources Ken Johnston Quality and Compliance Officer Department of Public Health Erica Ochoa Compliance Officer Department of Behavioral Health Collin Goodrum Ethics and Compliance Coordinator Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Human Resources Human Resources Department 175 West Fifth Street, First Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0440 Phone: 909.387.8304 Fax: 909.387.6075 TTY: 711 Privacy Policy | Accessibility ©2021 San Bernardino County