Self-dealing

Self-dealing is the direct use of official position to enrich oneself, one's family, or one's own businesses. Concrete forms include directing public business to enterprises in which the official has an undisclosed interest, using official travel and resources to support private commercial activity, awarding contracts or grants to entities owned by family members, and structuring official duties so decisions advantage personal financial positions. Lawful compensation for the office, lawful outside activities reported and recused as required, and ordinary family wealth predating the office are not self-dealing; self-dealing is the use of official power for private gain.