subsection (a) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree. Upon
conviction, the person shall be liable to the Commonwealth to
repay any amount expended in violation of this chapter, together
with any court costs.
§ 4363. F inancial interests.
(a) Offense.--
(1) The director and any other policymaking employee of
the office shall not have a financial interest or personal
beneficial interest, either directly or indirectly, in the
purchase of or contract for information technology. The
financial interest or personal interest shall extend to a
c orporation, partnership, company, trust, association or
other entity furnishing information technology to the
Commonwealth or any of its State agencies.
(2) Consistent with paragraph (1), the director or other
policymaking employee may not accept or receive, directly or
indirectly, any of the following:
(i) Anything of monetary or other value, whether by
rebate, gift or otherwise.
(ii) A promise, obligation or contract for future
reward or compensation, regardless of the business or
nonbusiness nature of the promise, obligation or
contract.
(b) Criminal penalties.--A person that violates subsection
(a) commits a felony of the third degree. Upon conviction, the
person shall be removed from office or State employment.
§ 4364. Certification of submittal without collusion.
(a) Duty.--The director shall require bidders under this
chapter to certify that each bid on information technology
contracts overseen by the office is submitted competitively and
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