Program Management Advisories
The Program Management Advisories page contains the DAEOgrams on managing an ethics program published by OGE from 1992 to 2010 and the Program Management Advisories, which OGE began publishing in 2011.
12/29/2016
PA-16-11: Ethics Notices for Prospective New Employees and New Supervisors
This program advisory discusses two new requirements involving notices that must be issued to prospective new employees and to new supervisors.
12/15/2016
PA-16-10: STOCK Act Notification Requirement Reminder
This Program Advisory encourages agency ethics officials to remind political appointees and other public financial disclosure report filers about the notification requirements under the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act (STOCK Act). *attachment updated 12/23/2016 - fields now fillable on page 3, no content changes.
11/03/2016
PA-16-09: Updated Procedures for Notifying the Office of Government Ethics of Conflict of Interest Referrals to the Department of Justice
The U.S. Office of Government Ethics is updating its procedures associated with referrals to the Department of Justice (DOJ) of possible violations of criminal conflict of interest laws. This Program Advisory describes the updated procedures, announces a revised OGE Form 202 (Notification of Conflict of Interest Referral), provides instructions for the office making the referral to DOJ, and provides instructions for the Designated Agency Ethics Official of the agency that employs the individual who is the subject of the referral.
10/26/2016
PA-16-08: New Job Aid: Nominee Public Financial Disclosure Review Checklists
The U.S. Office of Government Ethics has posted on its website a new job aid to support Presidential nominees for positions requiring Senate confirmation (PAS nominees) in complying with applicable requirements for public financial disclosure. The aid, a collection of public financial disclosure review checklists, will also support agency ethics officials in reviewing PAS nominees’ financial disclosure reports.
10/18/2016
PA-16-07: Release of New Education Products
The U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) believes that ethics training is an important tool to help employees perform the government’s work with professionalism and integrity. To help agency ethics officials with this critical task, OGE is pleased to announce the release of a portfolio of education and training products agency ethics officials can use for initial ethics orientation and annual ethics training. These education products not only exceed the minimal regulatory requirements, but were specifically designed to be customized by agencies and tailored to their missions and to the work their employees perform.
09/22/2016
PA-16-06: Acceptance Date for Termination Filings
This Program Advisory clarifies the circumstances under which an agency may accept a termination public financial disclosure report prior to the termination of the employment of a public filer in a position subject to public filing requirements.
09/21/2016
PA-16-05: Release of OGE’s Confidential Financial Disclosure Guide
The U.S. Office of Government Ethics has released a new Confidential Financial Disclosure Guide, which provides comprehensive guidance on financial disclosure requirements for both new entrant and annual confidential reports in the executive branch.
06/03/2016
PA-16-04: Release of OGE’s Certificate of Divestiture Reference Guide
This program advisory contains OGE’s Certificate of Divestiture Reference Guide for employees. The Reference Guide summarizes key elements of the Certificate of Divestiture Program.
05/05/2016
PA-16-03: Deadline for Public Financial Disclosure Reports of Candidates for President and Vice President
OGE announces the deadline for Public Financial Disclosure Reports of candidates for President and Vice President.
04/27/2016
PA-16-02: Release of OGE’s Public Financial Disclosure Guide
This program advisory announces the release of the new web-based Public Financial Disclosure Guide for filers and reviewers of the OGE Form 278e and the OGE Form 278-T.
04/21/2016
PA-16-01: Deadlines and Procedures for Annual Public Financial Disclosure Reports of Executive Branch Employees (2016 Filing Cycle)
This program advisory announces deadlines for the public financial disclosure reports of executive branch employees and procedures for the public financial disclosure reports of executive branch employees whose reports agencies are required to transmit to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE).
03/23/2015
PA-15-02: Public Financial Disclosure Report Form (OGE Form 278e)
Presidential campaigns are advised that OGE recently implemented a redesigned executive branch public financial disclosure form, the OGE Form 278e (Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report). Candidates for the Office of the President of the United States or the Office of the Vice President of the United States should use the OGE Form 278e.
03/02/2015
PA-15-01: Implementation of Integrity and New Public Financial Disclosure Report Form
Under the Ethics in Government Act (EIGA), and the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012 (STOCK Act), the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is responsible for establishing and supervising a financial disclosure program for the executive branch. OGE is implementing Integrity, the new executive branch-wide electronic filing system for public filers. This Program Advisory provides Designated Agency Ethics Officials (DAEOs) with information regarding Integrity and related data-submission requirements.
09/18/2014
PA-14-02: 2014 PAS Nominee Ethics Agreement Guide
This Program Management Advisory announces the release of the 2014 PAS Nominee Ethics Agreement Guide.
04/28/2014
PA-14-01: 2014 Due Dates for Public Financial Disclosure Reports of Executive Branch Officials Required to be Transmitted to OGE
This Program Management Advisory reminds ethics officials of the deadlines associated with the 2014 filing cycle for annual public financial disclosure reports.
05/23/2013
PA-13-02: 2013 Due Dates for Public Financial Disclosure Reports of Executive Branch Officials Required to be Filed with OGE
This Program Management Advisory reminds ethics officials of the deadlines associated with the 2013 filing cycle for annual public financial disclosure reports.
01/09/2013
PA-13-01: Ethics Pledge Assessment
OGE will be distributing the Ethics Pledge assessment to agencies on January 14, 2013. Agencies are requested to complete the assessment by February 4, 2013. This assessment is separate from the Agency Ethics Program Questionnaire.
04/16/2012
PA-12-04: Nominee and New Entrant 278 Guide
This Program Management Advisory announces the launch of a web guide for individuals filing the OGE Form 278 as new entrants or as nominees to Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed (PAS) positions.
03/01/2012
PA-12-03: Ethics Agreement Compliance
The United States Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is implementing a new process by which agencies can forward compliance documentation for ethics agreements. Agencies who are forwarding compliance documentation to OGE must submit via email to eacompliance@oge.gov.
01/04/2012
PA-12-01: Ethics Pledge Assessment
The United States Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is compiling information to assess agency compliance with Executive Order 13490, “Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel” (January 21, 2009). OGE is requesting information relative to full-time non-career appointees appointed during calendar year 2011. The information will be used to prepare the annual public report as required by the Executive Order.
12/15/2011
PA-11-06: Ethics Pledge Assessment
In January 2012, OGE will be compiling information to assess agency compliance with Executive Order 13490, “Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel.” We will be collecting information relative to appointees appointed during calendar year 2011. The information will be used to prepare the annual public report as required by the Executive Order.
09/20/2011
PA-11-05: 2011 Annual Survey of Ethics Officials
The United States Office of Government Ethics is launching its Annual Survey of Ethics Officials. The survey will be distributed to the Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO), Alternate DAEO, and other high-level agency ethics contacts at all executive branch agencies. The survey will be open for responses until October 6, 2011.
08/29/2011
PA-11-04: Financial Disclosure Certification
This Program Management Advisory serves as a reminder and clarification of the requirements for timely certification of financial disclosure reports under 5 C.F.R. § 2634.605(a). During recent program reviews, PRD has found some confusion and different interpretations among agencies regarding the requirement to accomplish final certification of financial disclosure reports within 60 days of their receipt.
05/02/2011
PA-11-03: 2011 Due Dates for Public Financial Disclosure Reports Required to be Filed with the United States Office of Government Ethics
This Program Management Advisory reminds ethics officials that public financial disclosure reports are due nol later than May 16, 2011.
03/30/2011
PA-11-02: Procedural Update for Reporting Payments Accepted Under 31 U.S.C. § 1353
This Program Management Advisory serves as a reminder, notice of change, and clarification of the requirements for reporting payments accepted under 31 U.S.C. § 1353.
01/27/2011
PA-11-01: Ethics Pledge Compliance Assessment
The United States Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is compiling information to assess agency compliance with Executive Order 13490, “Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel” (January 21, 2009). OGE is requesting information relative to full-time non-career appointees appointed during calendar year 2010. The information will be used to prepare the annual public report as required by the Executive Order.
12/30/2010
DO-10-021: The Final DAEOgram
The United States Office of Government Ethics announces the retirement of the DAEOgram. OGE will transmit guidance via Legal Advisories, Program Management Advisories, and Education Advisories.
09/27/2010
DO-10-015: 2010 Annual Survey of Ethics Officials
The United States Office of Government Ethics announces the launch of the 2010 Annual Survey of Ethics Officials. The survey provides OGE with information to enhance the executive branch ethics program.
06/23/2010
DO-10-012: Annual Update of 18 U.S.C. § 207(c) Component Designations
The United States Office of Government Ethics reminds Designated Agency Ethics Officials of the annual requirement to forward a letter stating whether components currently designated should remain designated.
05/17/2010
DO-10-011: Notifying the United States Office of Government Ethics of Filing Extensions
The United States Office of Government Ethics reminds agencies to notify OGE of all Presidentially Appointed Senate Confirmed (PAS) officials and Designated Agency Ethics Officials (DAEO) who received extensions of the filing deadline.
05/03/2010
DO-10-007: 2010 Ethics Program Awards
The United States Office of Government Ethics announces the 2010 Ethics Program Award recipients.
04/27/2010
DO-10-006: 2010 Due Dates for Public Financial Disclosure Reports of Executive Branch Officials Required to be Filed with OGE
The United States Office of Government Ethics announces the due dates for public financial disclosure reports of executive branch officials required to be filed with OGE in 2010.
12/11/2009
DO-09-033: 2009 Ethics Pledge Compliance Assessment
The United States Office of Government Ethics is compiling information to assess agency compliance with Executive Order 13490, “Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel."" The information will be used to prepare the annual public report as required by Executive Order.
12/09/2009
DO-09-031: Reminder Regarding Transmission of Termination Public Financial Disclosure Reports to the United States Office of Government Ethics
he United States Office of Government Ethics reminds Designated Agency Ethics Officials that PAS officials serving in covered public financial disclosure filing positions are required to file a termination public financial disclosure report within 30 days after leaving office.
08/04/2009
DO-09-023: OGE Begins Compliance Assessment of the Ethics Pledge (Executive Order 13490)
The United States Office of Government Ethics has begun an assessment of agency compliance with the Ethics Pledge requirement of Executive Order 13490, “Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel.”
07/14/2009
DO-09-022: Survey of Designated Agency Ethics Officials Relating to the Ethics Pledge
The United States Office of Government Ethics will be conducting an electronic survey to assess agency compliance with administration of the Ethics Pledge required by President Obama’s Executive Order 13490.
04/28/2009
DO-09-015: Procedures and Required Evidence of Compliance for Ethics Agreements Made by PAS Nominees
This memorandum reiterates and clarifies previous guidance regarding which commitments in a PAS nominee's ethics agreement require evidence of compliance and what documentation the United States Office of Government Ethics will accept as demonstrating compliance.
01/30/2009
DO-09-004: Guidance on the Use of Digital Signatures with the Confidential Financial Disclosure Form
As of January 30, 2009, agencies are authorized to allow digital signatures on the electronically fillable PDF version of the confidential financial disclosure form (OGE Form 450) if their agency’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) has approved a digital signature process.
09/10/2008
DO-08-028: 2008 Ethics Program Awards
OGE announces the winners of the 2008 Ethics Program Awards for outstanding achievement in managing the ethics program.
02/23/2007
DO-07-004: 2007 Training Award Recipients
OGE describes creative, innovative educational programs and tools being used by the 2007 Training Award recipients. The products serve as models of programs that can be adapted for use by other agencies.
08/29/2006
DO-06-026: 2007 Training Awards
OGE discusses training as the principal avenue for explaining to federal employees why ethical behavior is important in government. OGE announces a new award program for ethics training.
06/19/2006
DO-06-018: Director's Introductory Message
Robert I. Cusick, newly confirmed as Director of OGE, shares an introductory message with the ethics community.
05/02/2005
DO-05-011: Rotational Assignment Program
OGE describes policies for a program to provide professional development opportunities for executive branch employees who work in the ethics program, as well as for OGE employees who have substantive ethics program duties. This memorandum describes the purpose of the Rotational Assignment Program (RAP) and provides guidelines for its administration.
01/13/2004
DO-04-002: 25th Anniversary Year Ethics Message
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the modern executive branch ethics program, OGE provides a sample message that ethics officials may send to employees to heighten employee awareness and understanding of the ethics program.
11/18/2003
DO-03-023: Reporting Payments Accepted Under 31 U.S.C. § 1353
OGE provides information on the procedures for submitting semiannual reports of payments received from non-Federal sources in connection with the attendance of employees at certain meetings or similar functions (31 U.S.C. § 1353).
05/15/2003
DO-03-008: Reporting Payments Under 31 U.S.C. § 1353
OGE provides information on the procedures for submitting semiannual reports of payments received from non-Federal sources in connection with the attendance of employees at certain meetings or similar functions (31 U.S.C. § 1353).
03/08/2002
DO-02-004: Change in the Ethics Agreement Compliance System for Senate-Confirmed Presidential Appointees
OGE describes required evidence that must be submitted to OGE within three months from a nominee's Senate confirmation date with respect to certain recusals made by nominees under Subpart E of 5 C.F.R. part 2635 in the nominee's ethics agreement. OGE also summarizes policies on extensions of time to complete compliance with an ethics agreement, including timing considerations when an appointee will be applying for a Certificate of Divestiture.
03/13/2001
DO-01-007: Results of the Executive Branch Employee Ethics Survey 2000
OGE summarizes the results of the Executive Branch Employee Ethics Survey 2000. The survey had two primary purposes. The first was to assess the effectiveness of the executive branch ethics program, from an employee perspective. The second was to assess executive branch ethical culture.
11/23/1999
DO-99-046: Joint Initiative on the Creation of Retention Periods for Common Ethics Program Records
OGE describes an initiative being undertaken with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to revise and expand the General Records Schedules' (GRS) coverage of ethics program records.
10/20/1999
Attachment to DO-99-037: Additional Information Concerning OGE's Review of the Confidential Financial Disclosure System
This attachment, DO-99-037A, sets forth general background information on efforts to improve the confidential financial disclosure system, discusses a recent review's scope and methodology, and provides details on OGE's primary findings.
10/20/1999
DO-99-037: Results of the Confidential Financial Disclosure System Review
OGE summarizes the results of a survey of ethics officials assessing use of the OGE Optional Form 450-A, examining agency efforts to reduce the number of positions required to file confidential reports, and collecting the opinions of ethics officials on whether the confidential financial disclosure system is meeting its intended purpose.
02/22/1999
DO-99-007: Publication of Disposition Instructions On Agency Copies of Semiannual Expense Reports for Non-Federally Funded Travel and Related Records
OGE announces the publication of disposition instructions by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) on the management of agency copies of Semiannual Expense Reports for Non-Federally Funded Travel (travel accepted under 31 U.S.C. § 1353) and related records.
11/19/1998
Attachment C to DO-98-031: Executive Summary of Results of Field Office Ethics Program Survey
This attachment, DO-98-031C, is the executive summary of the results of the field office ethics program survey (1998).
11/17/1998
Attachment A to DO-98-031: Field Office Ethics Program Survey Questionnaire
This attachment, DO-98-031A, is the field office ethics program survey questionnaire (1998).
11/17/1998
DO-98-031: Results of the Survey of Agency Field Office Ethics Officials
OGE publishes the results of its 1998 survey of ethics officials about various facets of their field office ethics programs.
11/13/1998
DO-98-030: Reporting Payments Accepted Under 31 U.S.C. § 1353
Section 1353 of title 31, United States Code, authorizes the acceptance by executive branch agencies of payments for travel, subsistence, and related expenses from non-Federal sources in connection with the attendance of employees at certain meetings or similar functions. The statute provides that the head of each agency shall submit to the Director of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) semiannual reports of payments of more than $250 accepted under this authority. The next semiannual report should be submitted to OGE not later than November 30, 1998, concerning payments received during the period beginning on April 1, 1998, and ending on September 30, 1998. Agencies are required to submit negative reports.
09/10/1998
Attachment B to DO-98-031: Results of Field Office Ethics Program Survey
This attachment, DO-98-031B, is the full report of the results of the field office ethics program survey (1998).
05/07/1998
DO-98-018: The Office of Government Ethics Biennial Report to Congress
Under current law, the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is required to submit biennially a report to Congress summarizing the actions taken in the ethics program during the previous two years and providing any other appropriate information. The report covering OGE's activities from January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1997 has just been issued, and a copy is attached.
06/02/1997
DO-97-026: Results of the Office of Government Ethics' (OGE) Agency Ethics Training Program Survey
"In February 1997, OGE conducted a survey to learn more about the experiences, opinions, and needs of agency ethics officials regarding various facets of their agency ethics training programs. Ninety-four ethics officials responded to our survey questionnaire, with many adding valuable written comments. The report on the survey results is attached.
01/21/1997
DO-97-007: Changes in the Ethics Agreement Compliance System for Presidential Appointees Confirmed by the Senate
In the Spring 1996 edition of the Ethics Newsgram, the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) announced future changes to improve the administration of the ethics agreement compliance system for Presidential appointees confirmed by the Senate. This DAEOgram provides more details on those changes and how they will affect the system at executive branch agencies.
10/24/1996
DO-96-042: Results of the Review of the Structure of Ethics Offices Within the Executive Branch
As part of our ongoing efforts to evaluate ethics programs and improve ethics in the Government, the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) recently completed a review of the structure of ethics offices within the executive branch. Accordingly, I would like to share with you the results of this review.
04/02/1996
DO-96-017: Office of Government Ethics' Fourth Biennial Report to Congress
Enclosed in this envelope is a copy of the Office of Government Ethics' (OGE) Fourth Biennial Report to Congress. This report is required by statute to be submitted every two years by the end of March.