Persons and entities involved in the competitive process to select a one-stop operator using federal funds must be free of apparent or real conflicts of interest.

1. LWIBs are required to make available to the public:
   1. The LWIB’s written conflict of interest policy;
   2. The LWIB’s written procurement policies;
   3. The procurement solicitation itself;
   4. A listing of the entities that submitted bids or proposals;
   5. An abstract of those bids or proposals;
   6. The identity of the selected one-stop operator; and
   7. Total award amount and duration of the contract with the one-stop operator. 
   8. This list is not all inclusive.
2. WIOA law and governing regulations also require that any organization or entity that has been selected to perform multiple functions in a local area must develop a written agreement with the LWIB and the CEO to clarify how the organization will carry out its responsibilities while demonstrating compliance with WIOA and corresponding regulations, the Uniform Guidance, and conflict of interest policies of both the state and the organization or entity performing multiple functions. 
   1. The possibility that a conflict of interest may arise is inherent when entities are performing, or seeking to perform, multiple functions within the workforce development system. 
   2. Proper firewalls must be in place to ensure the transparency and integrity of the procurement process and demonstrate to the public as well as the state that the selection process was impartial and that no preferential treatment was given to the awardee.