HARRISBURG — The State Ethics Commission on Thursday said the superintendent of Pittsburgh’s public schools submitted “negligent” reimbursements for travel and was improperly paid for days off when he was not working for the school district.

The three-page order also said Superintendent Anthony Hamlet violated ethics rules by taking money for public appearances, speeches or presentations related to his public position.

The commission ordered him to pay $1,750 to the state and $6,200 to the school district and to forfeit 14 vacation days. He was also directed to file amended financial disclosures for 2016-2018.

At a news conference Thursday in Pittsburgh, Hamlet said it was “a great day” for him, ending a two-year process that has been a cloud over him, “even though I know I have done nothing wrong.”

“With this review behind me, it looks like a fresh start,” he said in a video message.