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Operating Status: OGE is affected by the lapse in appropriations.

To learn more read our lapse plan here. Please note, OGE continues to review financial disclosure reports of Presidential nominees to positions requiring Senate confirmation.

Related Guidance for Federal Employees:
LA-18-16: Ethics Laws and Regulations Continue to Apply to Federal Government Employees during Furlough Periods
LA-19-01 : Ethics Guidance for Employees in Non-Pay Status During a Lapse in Appropriations
This FAQ provides guidance for those employees who participated in the Deferred Resignation Program or who are in other extended leave status.



88 FR 45822: Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

July 18, 2023

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), with the concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), is issuing this proposed rule for FMCS employees. This rule supplements the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (OGE Standards) issued by OGE and is necessary because it addresses ethical issues unique to the FMCS. This rule sets forth prior approval requirements for certain outside employment and outside activities for all FMCS employees, other than special government employees.

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-07-18/pdf/2023-15021.pdf