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Operating Status: OGE is affected by the lapse in appropriations.

To learn more, read our lapse plan here. Under the plan, OGE continues the “administration of the nominee public financial disclosure program, and reviewing and issuing Certificates of Divestiture (CD) for Presidentially appointed, Senate -confirmed (PAS) and Presidentially appointed (PA) officials.”

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.



57 FR 601: Prohibition of Honoraria

January 8, 1992

The Office of Government Ethics is issuing an amendment to 5 CFR part 2636 to implement section 314 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for 1992 for executive branch employees. Section 314 of that act amends section 505(3) of the Ethics in Government Act to provide that the definition of the term "honorarium" includes a payment of money or any thing of value for "a series of appearances, speeches, or articles if the subject matter is directly related to the individual's official duties or the payment is made because of the individual's status with the Government."

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