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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.



5 C.F.R. Part 2635: Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch

June 18, 2020

Part 2635 contains standards that govern the conduct of all executive branch employees in several areas:  gifts from outside sources; gifts between employees, conflicting financial interests; impartiality in performing official duties; seeking other employment; misuse of position; and outside activities.

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f6d4383830fca28bd6375f516038ba61&mc=true&node=pt5.3.2635&rgn=div5