Institute for Ethics in Government

Getting Started

Citation: 5 CFR Part 2634 Subpart I

Confidential Financial Disclosure Guide (2023) (PDF)

Quick Start: Confidential Financial Disclosure Review

The Confidential Financial Disclosure System: Who, What and Why  

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

For Supervisors: Introduction to Confidential Financial Disclosure Review

Determining Which Positions Should File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Worksheet (2016) (PDF) - Job Aid

Confidential Financial Disclosure Planning and Administration Aid (2020) (PDF) - Job Aid

Confidential Financial Disclosure Review Season: Challenges and Tools/Solutions (2021) (PDF) - Job Aid

Practice Conducting a Review

The Review of an OGE Form 450

Confidential Financial Disclosure Review Exercise

Resources for Conducting Substantive Legal Reviews

Analyzing Potential Conflicts of Interest

18 U.S.C. 208 Course of Study

Impartiality: Introduction to Impartiality in Performing Official Duties

Impartiality: Appearances and Discretion - Clarifying 5 CFR 2635.502(a)(2) and (c)

Part 1 - Assets and Income

See relevant guidance documents under Analyzing Potential Conflicts of Interest.

Certificate of Divestiture Fact Sheet (2016) (PDF) - Job Aid

Part 2 - Liabilities 

See guidance document under Analyzing Potential Conflicts of Interest covering liabilities:
Conflicts of Interest Considerations: Liabilities (PDF).

Part 3 - Outside Positions

See relevant guidance documents under Analyzing Potential Conflicts of Interest.

Outside Activities Analysis

Outside Activities: Table of Applicable Authorities - Job Aid

Outside Activities: Teaching, Speaking, or Writing “Related to” Official Duties”

Misuse of Position: An Overview of Subpart G

18 U.S.C. 205(a)(2): From Doctrine to Implementation

18 U.S.C. 205(a)(2): Flow Chart - Job Aid

18 U.S.C. 203: Receipt of Compensation for Representational Services

Part 4 - Agreements or Arrangements

18 U.S.C. 209 and 5 CFR 2635.503 Decision Aids - Job Aids

Seeking and Negotiating for Employment: Subpart F, 18 U.S.C. 208, and STOCK Act Overview

Part 5 - Gifts and Travel Reimbursements

Gifts from Outside Sources Course of Study

Gifts from Outside Sources: Table of Gifts of Travel and Related Benefits (Revised August 2022) - Job Aid