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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.



PA-25-06: Certificates of Divestiture for Conflicting Property Held in a Legal Entity or Being Divested Through a Private Sale or Installment Sale

August 4, 2025

This Program Advisory provides information to help agencies when submitting requests for Certificates of Divestiture (CDs) to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) that involve (1) the divestiture of property held in a limited liability company (LLC) or similar legal entity, (2) the divestiture of certain forms of illiquid property, such as carried interest or family-owned companies, through a private sale of such property, or (3) the divestiture of property through an installment agreement.

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