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County inspector general flags ethics awareness month, cites national misconduct statistic

Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics · March 5, 2026

Summary

John Kerry, Palm Beach County’s inspector general, opened the meeting noting March is Ethics Awareness Month and said his office promotes efficiency; he stated that 41% of U.S. workers reported observing illegal or unethical misconduct at work, a statistic offered without a source in the transcript.

John Kerry, Palm Beach County’s inspector general, opened remarks at the March 5 Commission on Ethics meeting by noting that March is Ethics Awareness Month and describing the office’s mission to promote efficiency.

Kerry told attendees, "Did you know that 41% of US workers said they observed illegal or unethical misconduct on the job?" He added that his office exists to promote efficiency, framing the month as an opportunity to reaffirm ethical standards and oversight responsibilities.

The statistic was presented as part of opening remarks; the transcript does not include a citation or source for the figure. No immediate responses or follow-up references to the statistic appear in the open meeting record.

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