The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission says local officials in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Columbia counties violated the state Ethics Act through conflicts of interest and improper use of public resources.
One of the officials cited was Madison Township Supervisor Andrew Nazarenko of Lackawanna County.
According to the commission, Nazarenko voted to approve a contract involving Pella Windows and Doors of Northeast Pennsylvania, a business associated with his daughter.
Investigators also said Nazarenko filed deficient statements of financial interest between 2020 and 2022.
He was ordered to pay a $750 civil penalty.
In Columbia County, the commission cited Montour Township Supervisor Lori Ebright for voting to hire her daughter for several township positions, including planning commission clerk, zoning hearing board secretary and codes and zoning officer.
The ethics commission said Ebright later voted in favor of a raise for her daughter and also filed deficient financial disclosure forms between 2020 and 2024.
As part of the settlement, Ebright was ordered to repay more than $1,800 to the township and pay a separate $750 civil penalty.
The commission also found violations involving Pittston Township Supervisor and Roadmaster David Slezak in Luzerne County.
According to the commission, Slezak received free work on his home from township employees during regular work hours over several years while those workers were supposed to be on the clock for the township.
The commission said the labor and materials involved totaled approximately $6,388.
Under a consent agreement, Slezak was ordered to pay $6,888 to Pittston Township within 30 days of the order being mailed.
The agreement also prohibits Slezak from receiving any reimbursement or compensation from the township related to the repayment.
The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission is an independent agency responsible for enforcing the state Ethics Act.
Officials said none of the cases were referred for criminal prosecution.