It was promulgated by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Kalkines v. United States.
[1] In that case, a federal employee was fired for not cooperating with an internal investigation.
Failure to answer completely and truthfully may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.
However, neither your answers nor any information derived from them may be used against you in criminal proceedings, except if you knowingly and willfully make false statements.
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