What is a Conflict of Interest? Post author:Laurence Butler Post published:April 11, 2021 Post category:How State of California works / State Worker Finance / State Working Education What is a Conflict of Interest? A conflict of interest is a situation where a State Employee is in a position to derive personal benefit from actions or decisions made in their official capacity. Please Share This Share this content Opens in a new window Twitter Opens in a new window Facebook Opens in a new window WhatsApp You Might Also Like How Can State Employees avoid conflicts of interest? April 11, 2021 How does Information Technology work in the State of California? April 9, 2021 What is a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) filing? April 14, 2021