March 31, 2003
DT-03-004
MEMORANDUM

TO:       Designated Agency Ethics Officials

FROM:     Carolyn W. Chapman
          Associate Director for Education

SUBJECT:   SF 278 Courses offered in Washington, DC

      The U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) will offer four identical, free Public Financial Disclosure Review Courses (SF 278) on May 1 and 7. Please forward this training announcement to your ethics practitioners as soon as possible for their information and registration. The courses will be conducted on the following dates and times. Please select one course:

Thursday, May 1, SF 278 Course

Class A:          9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Class B:          1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7, SF 278 Course

Class C:          9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Class D:          1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


COURSE LOCATION:

    U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE)
    Suite 500 - 5th Floor
    1201 New York Avenue, NW.
    Washington, DC 20005
    TEL: 202-208-8000, extension 0


COURSE DESCRIPTION:

      The Public Financial Disclosure Review Course demonstrates how to review and analyze a completed SF 278. You will find out what filers should report on each schedule, the resources reviewers may use to research a particular item on the SF 278, and the procedures for performing both a technical review and a conflict of interest analysis. Course format includes lecture, practical exercises and a case study.


COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE/CONFIRMATION:

      Anyone wanting to attend one of the SF 278 courses listed must register by e-mailing Gwen Cannon-Jenkins at gcannon@oge.gov. Please provide the following required information:

      •    name
      •    agency name
      •    phone number
      •    e-mail address
      •    selected course date/time

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

NOTE:    In the event of the government closing, offering liberal          leave policy due to inclement weather or any special          circumstances, the day's courses will be canceled and you          will be notified later of the rescheduled date.

      For any additional information about OGE training courses, please contact Sheila Powers, Training Coordinator, via e-mail at sapowers@oge.gov or phone at 202-208-8000, extension 1104.