Ky. Rev. Stat. § 18A.145 (2026)
Other acts prohibited
(1) No person shall make any false statement, certificate, mark, rating, or report with regard to any test, certification, or appointment made under any provision of KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200 or in any manner commit or attempt to commit any fraud preventing the impartial execution of KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200 and the rules, regulations or orders thereunder. (2) No person shall, directly or indirectly, give, render, pay, offer, solicit, or accept any money, service, or other valuable consideration for or on account of any appointment, proposed appointment, promotion, or proposed promotion to, or any advantage in, a position in the classified service. (3) No employee of the cabinet, examiner, or other person shall defeat, deceive, or obstruct any person in his right to examination, eligibility, certification, or appointment under KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200, or furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of affecting the rights or prospects of any person with respect to employment in the classified service. (4) No person shall make any false statement, record, or report regarding hours, days, or other time worked by any employee. No person shall falsely prepare any payroll document or record relating to the pay for any employee. Effective: July 15, 1998 History: Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 154, sec. 36, effective July 15, 1998. -- Repealed, reenacted, and amended as KRS 18.145, 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 448, sec. 29, effective July 15, 1982. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 86, sec. 11, effective March 29, 1976. - - Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 308, sec. 20. -- Created 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 63, sec. 20. Formerly codified as KRS 18.320. 2024-2026 Budget Reference. See State/Executive Branch Budget, 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 175, Pt. I, C, 2, (1) at 1832.