Federal Policy - Disclosure
n“Financial Interest”
nIncome > $10,000 (salary, fees, honoraria, dividends)
nEquity > $10,000 or a 5% ownership interest
nIntellectual property interest on a patent, patent application, or copyright of software assigned to a party other than USC
n
(Disclosure form)

What constitutes a “financial interest” – defined in policy

Financial Interest is in the aggregate and applies to spouse and children
Income or ownership from a single entity

Does not include
•salary
•royalties
•stipends
•honoraria or other remuneration from USC.

•Also NOT income from
•seminars,
•lectures, or
•teaching engagements sponsored by public or nonprofit entities
•income from service or advisory committees/review panels for public and non-profit entities