OGE Forms, Publications & Other Ethics Documents
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 Reference Publications

Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (2002) (PDF) (TEXT) (black & white)- This easy-to-read format of the regulation at 5 C.F.R. part 2635 includes all OGE amendments made through October 2, 2002. (Printed copies currently available through the Government Printing Office.)

Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (Spanish Version) (2002) (PDF) (black & white)-This version contains the Standards of Ethical Conduct in Spanish as of April, 2002.

Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (Portuguese Version) (2002) (PDF) (black & white)- This easy-to-read format of the regulation at 5 C.F.R. part 2635 includes all OGE amendments made through October 2, 2002.

Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (French Version) (2002) (PDF) (black & white)- This easy-to-read format of the regulation at 5 C.F.R. part 2635 includes all OGE amendments made through October 2, 2002.

Public Financial Disclosure: A Reviewer's Reference (1996) (PDF) (black & white) - This is a reference manual for reviewers of the Standard Form 278. It contains an introduction to the public financial disclosure system, the procedures and mechanics of review and conflict resolution, summaries of applicable ethics laws and regulations, sample SF 278 entries, model letters and documents related to the review process, and case studies.

OGE Form 450: A Review Guide (1996) (PDF) (black & white) - This is a reference guide designed for anyone who reviews the OGE Form 450 or administers agency confidential financial disclosure systems. The guide presents an overview of the confidential financial disclosure system and the specific requirements of the OGE Form 450. The guide includes appropriate reference materials and guidance on conducting effective reviews.

 Booklets

Do It Right (1995) (PDF) (TEXT) (black & white) - This booklet provides a detailed summary of the conflict of interest statutes and the standards of ethical conduct as they apply to executive branch employees. The booklet uses examples to promote reader comprehension.

Take the High Road (1995) (PDF) (TEXT) (black & white) - This booklet provides an intermediate level summary of the ethics laws and regulations. It uses a question-and-response format, as well as examples, to help the reader understand the material.

A Brief Wrap on Ethics (2000) (PDF) (TEXT) (color) - This booklet provides an easy-to-read, anecdotal treatment of some of the basic ethics laws and regulations. It uses simple examples to facilitate reader understanding.

 Pamphlets

Conflicts of Interest and Government Employment (2002) (PDF) (TEXT) (8.5" x 14" landscape format) (black & white) - This pamphlet provides a short discussion of the basic conflict of interest laws and regulations and focuses on the exemptions to 18 U.S.C. § 208 published by OGE at 5 C.F.R. part 2640.

Domestic Outreach Initiative (2000) (PDF) (8.5" x 14" landscape format) (color) - This pamphlet describes OGE's involvement with various State, local, private, public, and educational organizations related to the Domestic Outreach mission; raising public awareness of Federal ethics policies and the applicable values.

Gifts Between Employees (1998) (PDF) (8.5" x 14" landscape format) (black & white) - This pamphlet uses scenarios that frequently arise in the workplace to provide a brief overview of the gift rules in a conversational, question-and-answer format.

Gifts From Outside Sources (1998) (PDF) (8.5" x 14" landscape format) (black & white) - This pamphlet also uses commonly occurring workplace scenarios to provide a brief overview of the gift rules in a conversational, question-and-answer format.

Gifts of Travel and Other Benefits (2002) (PDF) (TEXT) (8.5" x 11" landscape format) (black & white) - This pamphlet provides a simple comparative chart that will be useful in analyzing key authorities available for accepting gifts of travel in connection with official duties.

Introductory Courses for Ethics Practitioners (2002) (PDF) (TEXT) (8.5" x 11" landscape format) (black & white) - This pamphlet describes the free introductory ethics courses OGE offers to anyone who works in the executive branch ethics program.

New!Rules for the Road (Revised 2004) (PDF) (HTML) (8.5" x 14" landscape format) - This pamphlet provides brief summaries of 18 U.S.C.§ 207, 18 U.S.C.§ 203 and the Procurement Integrity Act, and alerts employees to some other possible sources of post-employment restrictions.

Smooth Sales (1999) (PDF) (color) - A beginner's guide to Certificates of Divestiture.

New!Understanding the Revolving Door: How Ethics Rules Apply to Your Job Seeking and Post-Government Employment Activities (Revised 2004) (PDF) (color) (PDF) (black & white) (HTML) - This pamphlet provides a general discussion about how the Federal ethics laws and restrictions may affect individuals, both while looking for a job and after leaving the Government.

U.S. Office of Government Ethics (1997) (PDF) (8.5" x 14" landscape format) (black & white) - This pamphlet provides a brief description of the history, structure and responsibilities of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.

U.S. Office of Government Ethics (1997) (PDF) (8.5" x 14" landscape format) (color) - This pamphlet provides a brief description of the history, structure and responsibilities of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.

 Government Ethics Newsgram

The OGE Newsgram is printed three times per year and provides an update on the most recent events and issues in the Government ethics area as well as articles of interest from individuals in the ethics area outside of the government. Beginning with the Spring 2001 issue the Newsgram will be provided in PDF format in both color (PDF(C)) and black and white for printing (PDF(B&W)) as well as HTML. The Summer 2002 edition will be the final issue of the Government Ethics Newsgram.

YEAR
SPRING
SUMMER
FALL
2002 PDF(C) || PDF(B&W) ||   HTML PDF(C)   ||    PDF(B&W)  ||   HTML n/a
2002 WINTER ISSUE SPECIAL EDITION PDF(C))   ||    PDF(B&W)  ||   HTML Dedicated to Coverage of the 11th Annual Government Ethics Conference
2001 PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML
2000 PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML
1999 PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML
1998 PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML
1997 PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML
1996 UNAVAILABLE PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML
1995 PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML
1994 PDF(C)    ||    PDF(B&W)   ||   HTML UNAVAILABLE UNAVAILABLE
 Reports and Plans

OGE Miscellaneous Reports

Reports on Financial Disclosure

Statement of Amy L. Comstock, Director, Office of Government Ethics on OGE Recommendations on Streamlining Public Financial Disclosure and Other Aspects of the Presidential Appointments Process Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate on April 5, 2001 - (PDF)

Office of Goverment Ethics Report on Improvements to the Financial Disclosure Process for Presidential Nominees to the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives - April 2001 - (PDF)

OGE Biennial Reports to Congress

Fifth Biennial Report to Congress - March 1998 (PDF)

Fourth Biennial Report to Congress - March 1996 (PDF)

OGE Annual Reports

Annual Performance Report for FY 1999 (PDF)

Annual Management Report - Inventory of Commercial Activities (PDF) (2003)

Annual Management Report - Inherently Governmental Positions (PDF) (2003)

OGE Strategic Plans

OGE Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 1997-2002 (PDF) (1997)

OGE Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2001-2006 (PDF) (2000)

 Surveys and Questionnaires

2002 Agency Ethics Program Questionnaire (2002) (PDF) (Note: If you need an HTML version of this document please send an email to ktcunnin@oge.gov or tgking@oge.gov . This is not an electronic version. Like the Adobe PDF file it must be printed out, filled out manually and submitted directly to Kaneisha Cunningham. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cunningham at 202-482-9228.

2003 Agency Ethics Program Questionnaire (2003) (PDF) (Note: If you would like an HTML version of this document please send an email to bamullen@oge.gov. This is not an electronic version. Like the Adobe PDF file it must be printed out, filled out manually and submitted to OGE.

Executive Branch Employee Ethics Survey 2000 (Informational Copy) (PDF) (2000)

Executive Branch Employee Ethics Survey 2000 (Final Report) (PDF) (2000)

 Proposed Legislation

Proposed Draft Legislation to Amend Public Financial Disclosure Process (PDF) - The proposed legislation would amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to modernize the financial disclosure requirements applicable to senior officials of all three branches of the Federal Government.

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