Ethics Guidance

U.S. Office of Government Ethics
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Training Materials

Booklets

To Serve With Honor: A Guide on the Ethics Rules that Apply to Advisory Committee Members Serving as Special Government Employees (2008) (PDF) (TEXT) (color) - This booklet highlights some of the ethics rules that are most likely to affect these committee members, in addition to providing them with a game plan of eight general principles that will help promote peak ethical performance.

The Qualified Trust Program (2007) (PDF) (TEXT) (color) - This booklet provides information on addressing conflicts of interest by establishing a qualified trust.

Working With Government Contractors: What You Need to Know as a Federal Employee Who Works With Government Contractors (2007) (PDF) (TEXT) (color) - This booklet provides a general introduction to some of the most common ethics issues that arise for Government employees who work with Government contractors. It is not specifically designed for procurement officials or other employees with procurement responsibilities.

Ethics & Procurement Integrity: What You Need to Know as a Federal Employee Involved in the Procurement and Acquisition Process (2007) (PDF) (TEXT) (color) - This booklet provides a general introduction to some of the most common ethics and procurement integrity issues that arise in the contracting process.

Do It Right (1995) (PDF) (TEXT) (black & white) - This booklet provides a detailed summary of the conflict of interest statutes and the standards of ethical conduct as they apply to executive branch employees. The booklet uses examples to promote reader comprehension.

Take the High Road (1995) (PDF) (TEXT) (black & white) - This booklet provides an intermediate level summary of the ethics laws and regulations. It uses a question-and-response format, as well as examples, to help the reader understand the material.

A Brief Wrap on Ethics (2000) (PDF) (TEXT) (color) - This booklet provides an easy-to-read, anecdotal treatment of some of the basic ethics laws and regulations. It uses simple examples to facilitate reader understanding.