U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW. Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 June 30, 2008 DO-08-021 MEMORANDUM TO: Designated Agency Ethics Officials FROM: Joseph E. Gangloff Deputy Director SUBJECT: New Policy Regarding Termination Public Financial Disclosure Reports of PAS Officials The number of Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed officials (PAS) departing federal service is expected to increase significantly over the coming months. To ensure that the termination reports of these PAS officials are timely filed, OGE is implementing a new policy: As of July 7, 2008, agencies are required to notify OGE of a PAS official’s termination date via email at 278tracking@oge.gov. The notification should be made as soon as possible but no later than the day before the PAS official’s termination date. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Sharrow, Program Manager (Financial Disclosure), Program Services Division, at mpsharro@oge.gov or at (202) 482-9208.