Tuesday, July 15, 2025

These rules apply to employees, spouses and dependents | Be careful when foreign officials offer gifts

"...Federal ethics laws restrict Postal Service employees, their spouses and their dependents from accepting gifts from foreign government officials.

If the gift costs more than $480, it must be declined unless rejecting it would harm U.S. foreign relations or cause offense or embarrassment. If such a gift is accepted, it is considered property of the United States and must be turned over to the USPS Ethics Office within 60 days.

However, a gift given as a souvenir or courtesy may be accepted if it costs less than $480. ..."    


This Article is From: usps.com


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