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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.



The U.S. Office of Government Ethics is hosting two public meetings to discuss the development of a legal expense fund regulation

September 26, 2019


The U.S. Office of Government Ethics is hosting two public meetings to discuss the development of a legal expense fund regulation. The meetings will be held on October 17, 2019, and October 22, 2019. OGE is also accepting additional written comments until November 5, 2019. Instructions for participating in the public meetings and for submitting comments can be found here: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-09-26/pdf/2019-20489.pdf
 

OGE is continuing to update its website to help citizens follow the rulemaking process and participate in calls for public comment. The website can be found here: https://www.oge.gov/Web/oge.nsf/Resources/Rulemaking. Media questions should be directed to OGE’s press liaison, Elizabeth Horton, at 202-482-9211.