The Legal Advisories page contains the DAEOgrams on substantive ethics issues published by OGE from 1992 to 2010, the Advisory Opinions published by OGE from 1979 to 2010, and the Legal Advisories, which OGE began publishing in 2011.
The Office of Legal Counsel, Department of Justice, issued an opinion reaffirming the longstanding executive branch interpretation that service by a special Government employee for part of any day counts as service for a full day, for purposes of relevant limits on the number of days of service under the conflict of interest laws.
OGE clarifies the conditions under which an agency need not count a day of service solely on the basis of certain activities by special Government employees.
Provides guidance on various restrictions on covered noncareer employee pursuant to Title V of Ethics in Government Act and 5 C.F.R. part 2636; also guidance with respect to determining status as special government employee
OGE provides guidance to ethics officials about distinguishing between special Government employees and representatives serving on Federal advisory committees.
OLC issues an opinion dealing with the question of whether an individual becomes an officer or employee, for purposes of the conflict of interest restrictions, upon appointment by the President but before beginning duties.
Potential PAS appointees hired as advisors or counselors prior to announcement, nomination and confirmation to a PAS position are employees of the United States and are generally subject to all Federal ethics laws and regulations. They will qualify as special Government employees.
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