This section contains the administrative policies and procedures of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE), such as the agency's policies on ensuring equal employment opportunities and on safeguarding personally identifiable information.
Executive Order 13160 & Rehabilitation Act, Section 504 & 508 Procedures
One of OGE's functions is to provide ethics training to Federal employees in the executive branch. Executive Order 13160 mandates equal opportunity in all Federally conducted education and training programs. Under the Executive Order, discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation and status as a parent is prohibited in Federally conducted training programs and activities.
Notice To Agency Employees and Check Writers: PCC-OTC (Paper Check Conversion Over the Counter)
When you provide a check as a payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic funds transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. When we use information from your check to make an electronic funds transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as early as the day we receive your payment, and you will not receive your check back from your financial institution.
Breach of Personally Identifiable Information (PDF)
Safeguarding personally identifiable information (name, date of birth, social security number, etc.) is a responsibility shared by all OGE employees and contractors. As such, safeguarding personally identifiable information in the possession of the OGE and preventing the breach of that information is essential to ensuring the trust of individuals working with OGE as well as the trust of its employees, contractors and the general public. (Note: OGE's policy on Breach of Personally Identifiable Information provided in this PDF file is under review for future revision.)
Plan for Shutting Down Operations in the Event of a Lapse of Appropriations (PDF)
In the event that Congress has not enacted legislation providing appropriations for agency operations, a majority of OGE employees would be furloughed until appropriations are provided by the Congress. OMB requires agencies to establish a contingency (“shutdown”) plan and to post the plan on the agency website.