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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.



2019 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

November 4, 2019


The U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) uses the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) to help build a better workplace to more effectively achieve its mission. This report highlights areas OGE employees have identified as strengths and areas for possible improvement. The results show that OGE continues to have a highly engaged workforce. This year, OGE scored 88% on the Employee Engagement Index, reflecting leaders, supervisors, and intrinsic work experience.

Highlights from the survey include:

  • All of the survey items were identified as strengths scoring 65% positive or more and none were identified as challenges (35% negative or more).
  • One-hundred percent (100%) of OGE respondents to the survey agreed that they are willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done.  
  • Ninety-Five percent (95%) of OGE respondents to the survey agreed that they are constantly looking for ways to do their job better.

You can view the full report here: https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/0/F677B12D412F297D852584A400440889/$FILE/Annual%20Employee%20Survey%20Results%20(2019).pdf