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Welcome to the Institute for Ethics in Government

Learn more about the IEG

What's New

01/14/2026

Join Institute for Ethics in Government (IEG) instructors for a short live broadcast to hear about the IEG’s plans for ethics education in calendar year 2026. 

01/13/2026

The IEG sent out a compilation of resources to assist ethics officials during the confidential financial disclosure filing season.

01/09/2026

The IEG has released a new course for supervisors and others who help ethics officials review confidential financial disclosure reports (OGE Form 450s).

12/11/2025

Join instructors from the Institute for Ethics in Government (IEG) as they demonstrate how to use the gifts analysis process to work through sample ethics questions involving gifts from outside sources.

12/03/2025

The IEG sent out a compilation of resources to help with questions related to gifts from outside sources, gifts between employees, and fundraising.

12/01/2025

The IEG has published a new video course introducing advice and counsel 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.

Gifts from Outside Sources Course of Study

IEG instructors provide a multi-part introduction to the Gifts from Outside Sources regulation, definitions, and exceptions.

Using OGE Resources to Prepare Annual Ethics Training

IEG instructors demonstrate how to navigate OGE’s website to locate its many resources that can be used to prepare for Annual Ethics Training.

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.

Notice of Use of Image, Likeness and Voice

By attending or speaking at an OGE training event, you consent to be photographed, recorded and/or videotaped by the Office of Government Ethics and its agents (OGE).