687108 news 1767819336 1767819792 <![CDATA[State Business Transactions Disclosure Reports Due Jan. 31]]> This requirement applies to transactions by the employee or any business in which the employee, spouse, or dependent has more than a 25% interest. There is an exception for transactions less than $250 where the total of all transactions does not exceed $9,000 in the calendar year. If an employee has no business transactions to report, that employee doesn't need to file the State Business Transaction Disclosure Report.

These reports must be filed with the State Ethics Commission on their new filing system, which can be accessed at the State Ethics Commission – PeachFile website. If you have any questions regarding the filing requirements or accessing the electronic filing system, please reach out to the State Ethics Commission at gaethics@ethics.ga.gov or call 404.463.1980.

Definitions: 

Business Transactions
The sale or leasing of any personal property, real property, or services on behalf of oneself or any third party as an agency, broker, dealer, or representative. It also applies to the purchase of surplus real or personal property on behalf of oneself or any third party as an agency, broker, dealer, or representative.

Any Business
Any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, trust, or other legal entity. 

]]> 2026-01-07T00:00:00-05:00 Georgia law requires that all Institute employees disclose business transactions — conducted by themselves or family members — with the state or any state agency.

]]> 591418 image <![CDATA[Georgia State Seal]]> 225377 image/jpeg Terry Grumley Bridges
Conflict of Interest Director
Georgia Tech Office of Ethics and Compliance
Office of the General Counsel

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