U.S. Office of Government Ethics
1201 New York Avenue, NW.
Suite 500
Washington, DC  20005-3917




					September  2, 2004			
                                        DT-04-026					

MEMORANDUM

TO: 	    Designated Agency Ethics Officials

FROM: 	    Carolyn W. Chapman
            Associate Director for Education

SUBJECT:    Washington, DC Ethics Courses offered in October  


The U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) will conduct free
introductory ethics courses in  October in Washington, DC.
Please forward this training announcement to your ethics
officials so that they may register for the courses.  The
course dates, names and descriptions follow:

Wednesday, October 6, 2004:                 
450 Review Course 	 	    9:00 a.m. -   3:30 p.m.


Tuesday, October 12, 2004:                 
450 Review Course 	 	    9:00 a.m. -   3:30 p.m.


Wednesday, October 13, 2004:                     
Seeking Employment 		   10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Post Employment  		    1:00 p.m. -   3:00 p.m.


Thursday,  October 14, 2004:               
450 Review Course 	 	    9:00 a.m. -   3:30 p.m.


Wednesday,  October 20,  2004:                 
450 Review Course 	 	    9:00 a.m. -   3:30 p.m.


COURSE LOCATION: 
    U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE)
    Suite 500 - 5th Floor
    1201 New York Avenue, NW 
    Washington, DC  20005
    TEL:  202-482-9300 press "O" (Receptionist)



COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

450 Review Course.  This course explains how to complete a
technical review and conflicts of interest analysis of each of
the five parts of the confidential financial disclosure
report.  Attendees also learn solutions for any real or
potential conflicts and apply this knowledge by analyzing Pete
Moss’ OGE Form 450, using various review aids, such as
prohibited sources list.

Post Employment.  This course provides an overview of the
post-employment statute, 18 U.S.C. § 207, as well as a step-
by-step methodology for analyzing post-employment situations.
Course format includes lecture and practical exercises.

Seeking Employment.  This course helps participants determine
whether employees are participating personally and
substantially in a particular matter that would have a direct
and predictable effect on the financial interests of a
prospective employer, determine whether the employee’s
activity(ies) constitutes seeking employment, and identify
appropriate remedies for possible conflicts.  Course format
includes lecture, brainstorming, practical exercises,
independent reading, and case scenarios.

COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE/CONFIRMATION: Anyone wanting to attend
any of the listed courses MUST register by e-mailing Gwen
Cannon-Jenkins at gcannon@oge.gov and provide:

*  your name 
*  your agency name 
*  course(s) selection(s)and date 
*  phone number 
*  e-mail address

The registration deadline is 5 days before the class date or
until each class is full, whichever occurs first.  E-mail
confirmations are sent to registrants prior to the course
date.

For any additional information about OGE training courses,
please contact Sheila Powers, Training Coordinator, via e-mail
at sapowers@oge.gov.