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Rules of the Road Overviews: Ethics at a Glance A Summary of Ethics Laws and Regulations for USDA Employees Ethics Desk Reference USDA Ethics Orientation Package An Ethics Guide for Special Government Employees of the United States Department of Agriculture Laws and Regulations: Bribery, Graft & Conflicts of Interest 18 U.S.C. § 201 through 209 Principles of Ethical Conduct Executive Order 12674 Standards of Ethical Conduct (OGE Regulations) 5 CFR Part 2635 subparts A through I USDA Supplemental Ethics Regulation 5 CFR Part 8301 Political Activity: Political Activity 5 U.S.C. § 7321-7326, 5 CFR 734 Subparts A through F Political Activities Quick Reference Chart Travel: GSA Travel Regulations (Payment by Non-Federal Sources) 41 CFR Part 304-1 Acceptance of Non-Federal Travel Assistance (February 2004) USDA Ethics Issuance 99-2 Acceptance of Travel from Non-Federal Sources Fundraising and the CFC: Official Fundraising at a Federal Workplace (CFC) 5 CFR Part 950 (Updated November 2002) USDA Ethics Issuance 03-3 Combined Federal Campaign Activities Procurement Activity (opens a new window to Cornell Law School site) Foreign Gifts (opens a new window to Cornell Law School site) Other Gift Conflict Statutes Special Government Employees Ethics Issuances: 00-1 Participation in Non-Federal Organizations 01-1 Ethics Concerns for Farm Service Agency State Executive Directors 02-1 Procedures to follow when Approvals of Outside Employment are Granted 02-2 Delegations of Authority and Responsibility 03-1 Ethics Concerns for Rural Development State Directors 03-2 Combined Federal Campaign Activities 04-1 Criteria for the Identification of Public and Confidential Disclosure Filers 04-2 Adjunct Professors 04-3 Competitive Sourcing 06-1 An Ethics Guide for Officers and Board Members of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Ethics Advisories (for Ethics Advisors only) Financial Disclosure: Guidance on Divestiture OGE Pamphlet “Smooth Sales.” 10 Simple Ways to Make the 278 Review Process Easier 10 Simple Ways to Make the 450 Review Process Easier Ethics Review of Employee Farming Interests Non-Federal Organizations: Guidance on Participation in Outside Organizations in an Official Capacity Outside Employment: USDA Supplemental Ethics Regulation 5 CFR Part 8301 Lobbying: USDA Guidance Regarding Anti-Lobbying Laws Post Employment: Post-Employment Restrictions A Walk Through Post-Employment Seeking Employment & Post-Employee Prohibitions USDA Supplemental Ethics Regulations (opens a new window) Holiday Guidance		Training Modules New Employee Ethics Orientation Conflicting Interests Gifts Between Employees Gifts from Outside Sources Seeking Non-Federal Employment Political Activity Invitations from Outside Entities Acceptance of Payment from a Non-Federal Source for Travel Expenses Basic Post-Employment Restrictions Fundraising Participation in Outside Organizations Using Government Property and Time Outside Employment Financial Disclosure Teaching, Speaking, and Writing Ethics Sweepstakes Use of Government Travel Cards Government Purchase Card Ethics Training Financial Disclosure Blank SF-278 10 Ways to Make the 278 Review Process Easier Sample Entrant SF-278 Sample Termination SF-278 Report Self Helps Can I Negotiate for Post-Employement and What Can I Do When I Leave USDA? Can I Participate in this Outside Employment? Can I Attend This Event? Can I Accept this Gift of: Free Travel and Accommodations? Ethics Advisor Locator Forms SF-278 Public Financial Disclosure Form OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Form AD-1202 Confidential Conflict of Interest Certification OGE-201 Request for a Copy of a Completed Public Disclosure Report AD-1101 Approval and Report of Travel Funds Received from Non-Federal Sources SF-326 — Semi-annual Report of Payments Accepted from a Non-Federal Source for use by ethics official charged with documenting travel assistance accepted under 31 U.S.C. 1353. Review/Approval of Non-Federal Employment or Activity Form for use with USDA Supplemental Ethics Regulation, 5 CFR Part 8301. Review/Approval of Outside Awards Review/Approval of Honorary Degrees Documentation of Official Participation in Non-Federal Organizations Frequently Asked Questions Subpart A — General Provisions Subpart B — Gifts from Outside Sources Subpart C — Gifts Between Employees Subpart D — Conflicting Financial Interests Subpart E — Impartiality in Performing Official Duties Subpart F — Seeking Other Employment Subpart G — Misuse of Position Subpart H — Outside Activities Subpart I — Related Statutory Authorities Newsletters 2006 (January) Newsletter 2005 (June) Newsletter 2005 (January) Newsletter 2004 (July) Newsletter 2004 (April) Newsletter 2004 (January) Newsletter 2003 (July) Newsletter 2003 (April) Newsletter 2003 (January) Newsletter 2002 (October) Newsletter 2002 (July) Newsletter Other Links USDA Mission Area Ethics Sites Other Related Federal Sites Other Related USDA Sites For Ethics Advisors