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1. Ethics and
Accountability in
Public Service
Dr. Florife O Urbiztondo
Instructor
Ethel Zeljee Kay M Lim, RN
Student
MPA - 202

2. Intended Learning Outcomes:
Develop a deeper understanding of
the concept of ethics and administrative
accountability
Able to explain the significance of ethics
in public service
Deepen understanding of government
policies systems and procedures

3. OVERVIEW
Ethics and accountability play a vital role in fostering public trust
in government institutions. When public servants operate ethically
and are held accountable for their actions, it leads to improved
service delivery, effective governance, and the maintenance of a
healthy democratic system.

4. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
Is considered as the ability and commitment of the employee/government officials
to do the right thing”
Ensures that officials are openly answerable for the decisions they are making on
behalf of the public
ETHICS
PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY

5. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
Includes elective and appointive officials and employees, permanent or
temporary, whether in the career or non-career service, including military and
police personnel, whether or not they receive compensation, regardless of
amount.
Includes the National Government, the local governments, and all other
instrumentalities, agencies or branches of the Republic of the Philippines
including government-owned or controlled corporations, and their subsidiaries
PUBLIC OFFICIALS
GOVERNMENT

6. ETHICS IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Integrity
01.
05.
04.
02.
06.
03.
Transparency Lawfulness
Impartiality
Professionalism
Accountability

7. ACCOUNTABILITY IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Answerability
01.
05.
04.
02. 03.
Legal and Ethical
Compliance
Consequences
for Misconduct
Responsibility
Oversight and
Transparency

8. Norms of Conduct of Public Officials and
Employees
REPUBLIC ACT No. 6713 - This
Act shall be known as the "Code of
Conduct and Ethical Standards for
Public Officials and Employees."
Commitment to
public interest
Professionalism Justness and
sincerity
1 2 3 4
Political neutrality
5
Responsiveness
to the public
6 7 8
Nationalism and
patriotism
Commitment to
democracy
Simple living

9. Challenges in Upholding Ethics and Accountability
Lack of
Awareness Political Influence
1 2
3
Limited Resources

10. Strategies for Promoting Ethics and Accountability
Education and
Training Strengthen Oversight
1 2
3
Transparency Initiatives

11. Conclusion
Therefore ethics and accountability in
public service are crucial for
maintaining public trust, promoting
good governance, and ensuring the
effective and fair delivery of services
to the public.

12. Reference:
 Denhardt, Kathryn G. 1987. The Ethics of Public Service: Resolving Moral Dilemmas in
the Public Organizations. New York: Greenwood Press
 Provost, Lyn (Controller and Auditor-General) 2016. “Public sector accountability concepts
and principles” Public Sector Accountability Through Raising Concerns. Thorndon,
Wellington 6011
 The University of Texas at Arlington Academic Partnerships. 2016 The Importance of
Ethics in Public Administration retrieved from
https://academicpartnerships.uta.edu/articles/public-administration/the-importance-of-ethics-
in-public-administration.aspx

13. Thanks!