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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 Finalizes Updates to Rules Applicable to the Executive Branch Ethics Program

November 2, 2016


On November 2, 2016, OGE published a final rule amending its regulations that govern the Executive Branch Ethics Program, which are found at 5 C.F.R. part 2638. The rule is a comprehensive revision that draws upon the collective experience of agency ethics officials across the executive branch and OGE as the supervising ethics office. It is effective January 1, 2017.

The rule reflects extensive input from the executive branch ethics community and the federal inspector general community, as well as OGE’s consultation with the Department of Justice and the Office of Personnel Management pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 402(b)(1).  The rule defines and describes the program, delineates the responsibilities of various stakeholders, and enumerates key executive branch ethics procedures.

A copy of OGE’s final rule can be found here: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-11-02/pdf/2016-26418.pdf.