LOBBYING CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOUSRE Clause Samples
The Lobbying Certification and Disclosure clause requires parties to formally declare whether they have engaged in lobbying activities related to the agreement and to disclose any such activities if they exist. In practice, this means that the parties must provide written certification regarding their lobbying efforts and may need to submit detailed reports or documentation if lobbying has occurred. This clause ensures transparency and compliance with applicable laws, helping to prevent undisclosed influence on governmental decisions and reducing the risk of legal or ethical violations.
LOBBYING CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOUSRE. (applicable to contracts $100,000 or more) Commonwealth agencies will not contract with outside firms or individuals to perform lobbying services, regardless of the source of funds. With respect to an award of a federal contract, grant, or cooperative agreement exceeding $100,000 or an award of a federal loan or a commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan exceeding $150,000 all recipients must certify that they will not use federal funds for lobbying and must disclose the use of non-federal funds for lobbying by filing required documentation. The contractor will be required to complete and return a “Lobbying Certification Form” and a “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form” with their signed contract, which forms will be made attachments to the contract.
LOBBYING CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOUSRE. (applicable to contracts $100,000 or more) Commonwealth agencies will not contract with outside firms or individuals to perform lobbying services, regardless of the source of funds. With respect to an award of a federal contract, grant, or cooperative agreement exceeding $100,000 or an award of a federal loan or a commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan exceeding $150,000 all recipients must certify that they will not use federal funds for lobbying and must disclose the use of non-federal funds for lobbying by filing required documentation. The contractor will be required to complete and return a “Lobbying Certification Form” and a “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form” with their signed contract, which forms will be made attachments to the contract. (applicable to contracts $100,000 or more) This contract is subject to audit in accordance with the Audit Clause attached hereto and incorporated herein.