December 19, 2000 DO-00-046 MEMORANDUM TO: Designated Agency Ethics Officials FROM: Amy L. Comstock Director SUBJECT: Availability of Two Electronically Fillable Versions of the Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF 278) The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) has made two electronically fillable versions of the SF 278 available on our Web site. The first version of the form, which was developed using commercial off-the-shelf software, allows filers to electronically complete, print, and save their data through the use of filler/reader software. This software has been licensed by OGE and is available on our Web site at no charge. Additionally, we are providing an electronically fillable version of the SF 278 in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). This version has been programmed to enable users to electronically fill out an SF 278 and print it using free Adobe reader software, available through a link from our Web site. However, filers who wish to save their completed forms must have access to Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Business Tools software. Please note that the disclosure forms must be printed out and that an original signature must appear on them. OGE is not yet accepting forms that are transmitted electronically or that have electronic signatures. Detailed instructions on how to download and use the forms and associated software described above is available on our Web site at www.usoge.gov/usoge006.html#ogeforms. OGE strongly encourages ethics officials to work with their own information technology professionals in developing an effective method for providing SF 278 filers with access to these forms. OGE will continue to make improvements to our electronic versions of the SF 278 and the Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). We welcome any comments or suggestions that you may have to help us in this effort. You may send your comments electronically to e-forms@oge.gov or you may call Michael J. Lewandowski at 202-208-8000, ext. 1185.