12/22/1999

The prohibition on receipt of compensation for any representational services in 18 U.S.C. § 203 is limited to compensation in exchange for the provision of representational services to a third party, rendered either by the employee or an associate.

12/22/1999

The prohibition on receipt of compensation for any representational services in 18 U.S.C. § 203 is limited to compensation in exchange for the provision of representational services to a third party, rendered either by the employee or an associate.

12/21/1999

OGE publishes a second paperwork round for a proposed moderately revised version of the SF 278 report form.

12/14/1999

A former Government employee receiving a fixed rate of pay may not receive a mid-year pay adjustment if the formula used to make the adjustment is dependent on fees received for representational services rendered by another person in connection with a particular matter in which the United States is a party or has a direct and substantial interest.

12/06/1999

A particular matter involving specific parties may begin when an agency identifies issues specifically associated with a potential matter, identifies matters of controversy and considers and plans courses of action.  The fact that an application has not been received by the agency does not mean the matter is not before the agency.

12/01/1999

Summary of the various post-employment restrictions that apply to a former Government official.

11/12/1999

Determining when various stages of a large program become a particular matter involving specific parties and when former officials participated personally and substantially in the various stages.

11/03/1999

A prospective employee who has an interest in a contingency fee case in which the United States is a party or has a direct and substantial interest must take steps to avoid the proscription in 18 U.S.C. § 203 before entering Government service.

11/03/1999

A prospective employee who has an interest in a contingency fee case in which the United States is a party or has a direct and substantial interest must take steps to avoid the proscription in 18 U.S.C. § 203 before entering Government service.

10/29/1999

A former Government employee who is working for a company that provides technical support on a contract in which the former Government employee participated personally and substantially could violate the 18 U.S.C. § 207 restrictions.

10/22/1999

OGE issues the October 1999 edition of the OGE Form 201.

09/24/1999

A company's stock that is purchased through an employee stock investment plan will be taxed as ordinary earned income under Internal Revenue Service rules, which makes the stock ineligible for a certificate of divestiture.

09/21/1999

Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments must be reviewed to make sure they are consistent with applicable conflict of interest restrictions.

09/10/1999

A high-level official's attendance at a meeting should be closely reviewed to determine whether his attendance amounts to personal and substantial participation.  Also, an overall acquisition strategy can be an integral part of the contracting process resulting in two separate programs being considered the same particular matter for 18 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1).

09/09/1999

OGE reaffirms the applicability of the exemption at 5 C.F.R. § 2640.203(d) for employees who participate in matters conducted under OMB Circular A-76 procedures.

09/07/1999

OGE's amendments to the civil monetary penalties that may be imposed for certain violations of the Ethics in Government Act. affect the executive branchwide financial disclosure and outside employment regulations at 5 C.F.R. parts 2634 and 2636.

07/28/1999

An employee may not use or permit the use of his official position or title in connection with private service on the board of directors of a nonprofit or other organization, even if that entity has qualified for participation in the Combined Federal Campaign.

07/19/1999

OGE reminds agencies that OGE Optional Form 450-A cannot be used in 2000 by filers at agencies that have adopted the maximum three-year use cycle.

07/19/1999

1998 Conflict of Interest Prosecution Survey

07/19/1999

OGE publishes a first round paperwork notice for a proposed moderately revised version of the SF 278 report form.

07/07/1999

Separate agencies with differing substantive responsibilities may reach different conclusions when determining whether a matter is the same particular matter for purposes of 18 U.S.C. § 207.

06/15/1999

OGE issues the April 1999 edition of the OGE Form 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.

05/19/1999

The decision in the Sun-Diamond case does not disturb the noncriminal prohibitions on gifts found at 5 U.S.C. § 7353 or the Standards of Ethical Conduct for executive branch employees at 5 C.F.R. part 2635.

05/19/1999

The decision in the Sun-Diamond case does not disturb the noncriminal prohibitions on gifts found at 5 U.S.C. § 7353 or the Standards of Ethical Conduct for executive branch employees at 5 C.F.R. part 2635.

04/29/1999

A dollar-based test to determine whether an employee was "substantially" involved in a particular matter involving specific parties for purposes of the lifetime bar of 18 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1) is not consistent with positions taken by OGE and will lead to incorrect conclusions.

04/29/1999

The proposed consulting services will not violate 18 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1) or (a)(2).   More facts are needed to determine if the former employee may serve as an expert witness in a class action lawsuit that may include individuals on whose claims the former employee worked as a Government employee.

04/28/1999

The regulatory exemption at 5 C.F.R. § 2640.203(d) permits an employee to fully participate in particular matters affecting his Government position, salary and benefits, so long as those matters do not affect him individually or specially, and so long as they do not affect his interests beyond those arising from Government employment.

04/28/1999

The regulatory exemption at 5 C.F.R. § 2640.203(d) permits an employee to fully participate in particular matters affecting his Government position, salary and benefits, so long as those matters do not affect him individually or specially, and so long as they do not affect his interests beyond those arising from Government employment.

04/26/1999

OGE provides a summary, in question and answer format, of the rules and policies that apply to certificates of divestiture in most situations.

04/26/1999

OGE provides a summary, in question and answer format, of the rules and policies that apply to certificates of divestiture in most situations.