18 U.S.C. § 1917 : US Code - Section 1917: Interference with civil service examinations

Search 18 U.S.C. § 1917 : US Code - Section 1917: Interference with civil service examinations

Whoever, being a member or employee of the United States Office
of Personnel Management or an individual in the public service,
willfully and corruptly -
(1) defeats, deceives, or obstructs an individual in respect of
his right of examination according to the rules prescribed by the
President under title 5 for the administration of the competitive
service and the regulations prescribed by such Office under
section 1302(a) of title 5;
(2) falsely marks, grades, estimates, or reports on the
examination or proper standing of an individual examined;
(3) makes a false representation concerning the mark, grade,
estimate, or report on the examination or proper standing of an
individual examined, or concerning the individual examined; or
(4) furnishes to an individual any special or secret
information for the purpose of improving or injuring the
prospects or chances of an individual examined, or to be
examined, being appointed, employed, or promoted;
shall, for each offense, be fined under this title not less than
$100 or imprisoned not less than ten days nor more than one year,
or both.