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Update: OGE has completed all substantive ethics work on 71% of nominees received from the transition team vs. 38% on the same date in 2009.

As a result of high demand for Dir. Shaub's refresher on misuse of position, the content is also posted at http://bit.ly/2itqUkd 

All executive branch employees must refrain from misuse of position, including endorsements. See Dir Shaub's note at http://bit.ly/2jgELex 

Balls, parades, parties... #fed gift restrictions apply even to #Inauguration2017 events. http://bit.ly/2h2fS1n 

The full text of Director Shaub’s remarks today at @BrookingsInst http://bit.ly/2jwPsq9 

OGE is expediting reviews of the financial disclosure reports of the President-elect’s nominees, without sacrificing quality.

Moving quickly! We've precleared 54% of the nominees we’ve received from the transition team vs. 29% on this date during the 2009 transition

That's why it's vital to review the #FinancialDisclosure form and the agreement. OGE & agencies ensure what was agreed to is adhered to.

OGE & agencies work with filers to resolve potential #ConflictsOfInterest and this is captured in a publicly available #ethics agreement.

By law, filers must disclose not only their own financial interests, but also those of their spouse and dependent children.

Conflicts of officials entering govt implicate criminal laws, so this prevention process is very important for them http://bit.ly/2hWxxew 

Disclosure is a #ConflictOfInterest identification & prevention tool. The process stops potential conflicts from becoming actual conflicts.

Financial disclosure is a key part of the #confirmation process for Presidential appointees, which means it's also key in the #transition.

Additionally, filers must also disclose certain transactions throughout the year. You can read about those here: http://bit.ly/2iU28rT 

Sr government officials publicly file financial disclosure reports at nomination, annually & on termination. #Transparency is #PublicTrust.

Although we can’t explain financial disclosure in 140 characters (we tried), with the #ConfirmationHearings scheduled here are the basics:

OGE seeks input from members of the public with expertise in trust law. See how to comment at: http://bit.ly/2hOKnNO . Please RT

We appreciate the show of support, but the buzz is around our Congressional counterpart. We're here, busy with the Presidential #transition.