Ethics Guidance

U.S. Office of Government Ethics
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Training Modules

Working with Contractors: What You Need to Know WBT (2007)

An interactive web-based training module that is designed as an introduction to some of the most common ethics questions that Government employees might encounter when working with contractor employees. It particularly may be useful for Government employees who work closely with employees of Government contractors who are situated in a Government Facility. (Begin Module)

Interacting with Government Employees for Contractors WBT (2007)

An interactive web-based training module that is designed as an introduction to some of the most common ethics questions that contractors might encounter when they work with Government employees. It covers some of the ethics rules and principles that apply to Government employees, and might be especially appropriate for use by contractors who work in a Federal workplace, or who otherwise work closely with Government employees.(Begin Module)

Ethics Training for Special Government Employees WBT (2007)

An interactive web-based training module designed to be completed in about one hour and is intended for use by Special Government Employees (SGEs). The course contains a summary of ethics laws and rules that apply to SGEs and may be used as part of your initial or annual ethics training program. (Begin Module)

Completing the OGE 450 Form WBT (2006)

An interactive web-based training module designed to be completed on this Web site. This course provides you with information on how to complete the new OGE Form 450 (Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Form) and is appropriate for both experienced filers and new filers alike. However, this course may not be used to satisfy your annual ethics training requirement. (Begin Module)

Misuse of Position WBT (2001)

An interactive web-based training module designed to be completed on this Web site. With the approval of your agency ethics official, you may use this module toward satisfying your annual ethics training requirement. Click on the "Begin Module" button to access and play this module. (Begin Module)

Gifts Between Employees Interactive WBT (2000)

An interactive WBT module designed to be completed on this Web site. This introductory module is based on subpart C of the Standards of Conduct. It focuses on the standards and exceptions related to gifts between employees. With the approval of your agency ethics official, you may use this module toward satisfying your annual ethics training requirement. Click on the "Begin Module" button to access and play this module. (Begin Module)

Please note: Due to the design of this module it is recommended that it be played on our Web site. However, in an effort to make the module available to those with limited Internet access, you can download a compressed version of the WBT Giftsbtw.exe to an individual hard drive, decompress and access for play. In order to successfully download this file please follow the instructions in Readme.txt file. Important: A Web browser (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape) is required to view and use this training module.

Gifts From Outside Sources Interactive WBT (1999)

An interactive Web-based training (WBT) module designed to be played on this Web site. This introductory module focuses on the basic gift rule, gift exclusions and exceptions, and disposition of prohibited gifts. With the approval of your agency ethics official, you may use this module toward satisfying your annual ethics training requirement. Click on the "Begin Module" button to access and play this module. (Begin Module)

Please note: Due to the design of this module it is recommended that it be played on our Web site. However, in an effort to make the module available to those with limited Internet access, you can download a compressed version of the WBT Giftsfrm.exe to an individual hard drive, decompress and access for play. In order to successfully download this file please follow the instructions in Readme.txt file. Important: A Web browser (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape) is required to view and use this training module.