According to the state department spoke-idiot “It’s ok”. Her agreement said SHE would keep a distance from the crime foundation. It didn’t apply to other state department employees. And since she didn’t break that agreement she didn’t do anything unethical.
Just like any other well run crime family: you NEVER speak to the Don...you have to go through the consiglieri. In that fashion, the Don has insulation.
Any doubt, watch the beginning portion of Goodfellows. No one speaks to Pauli directly.