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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.



Read the Results of OGE’s Special Review of Ethics Waivers and Authorizations

September 13, 2017


On April 28, 2017, OGE issued a data call for waivers and authorizations issued to certain appointees in executive branch agencies, including the White House, from May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017 (See OGE Program Advisory PA-17-02). OGE evaluated the waivers and authorizations provided in response to its data call and followed-up as necessary with agencies for additional information and when responses raised compliance concerns.

Read the report on the results of OGE’s evaluation here.