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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.



OGE Issues a Final Rule Revising Subpart B of the Standards of Ethical Conduct, “Gifts from Outside Sources”

November 18, 2016


On November 18, 2016, OGE published a final rule revising the provisions of the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern solicitation and acceptance of gifts from outside sources, found at 5 C.F.R. 2635, Subpart B. It is effective January 1, 2017. 

The final rule advances public confidence in the integrity of federal officials by encouraging ethical decisionmaking and refining available gift exceptions. Additionally, the revisions update examples, incorporate past interpretative guidance, improve clarity, and make technical corrections.  

A copy of OGE’s final rule can be found here: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-11-18/pdf/2016-27036.pdf.