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Welcome to the Institute for Ethics in Government

Learn more about the IEG

What's New

08/20/2025

The IEG has published a new video course introducing the ethics program to new ethics officials.

08/20/2025

The IEG has published a new video course introducing the ethics laws and regulations to new ethics officials.

08/20/2025

The IEG has published a new video course introducing the confidential financial disclosure program to new ethics officials.

08/20/2025

The IEG has published a new video course introducing the public financial disclosure program to new ethics officials.

Featured Resources

Professional Ethics Practitioner Application

OGE designed the annual PEP certificate for ethics officials who are performing some or all functions of an ethics program at full competency and who wish to maintain their skills and stay current with policy changes and developing practices in the ethics profession.

Confidential Financial Disclosure: An Introduction to the System, the Form and the Review Process

IEG instructors provide a three-part introduction to the Confidential Financial Disclosure system, the OGE Form 450, and the review and certification process.

Public Financial Disclosure Course of Study (May 2020)

IEG instructors provide a multi-part introduction to the Public Financial Disclosure system, the OGE Form 278, and the review and certification process. Course of Study includes a review exercise.

Using the Institute for Ethics in Government in your Agency

Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO)s are required by OGE regulations to ensure the officials supporting the program they lead are properly qualified to carry out the functions they have been delegated. This page of resources can assist in fulfilling that requirement.