Crowdfunding, Shutdown, Federal Employees and Ethics
Federal employees who set up a crowdfunding page may have created an ethics problem. Here is what OGE is telling agencies about crowdfunding and the shutdown.
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$1 Million Payback and Prison for Retired Federal Employee
A retired federal employee and a contractor receive prison time and are ordered to pay millions in restitution for their crimes against the government.
Three Convictions and a Wedding
Two former federal officials have received prison sentences for their role in a conspiracy to defraud the government.
Federal Employees Will Have to Begin Disclosing Their Cryptocurrency Holdings
The Office of Government Ethics says that federal employees are now required to report their holdings of virtual currency.
OGE Reminds Agency Leaders to Promote an ‘Ethical Culture’
The Office of Government Ethics is reminding agency leaders to ensure they act in ways that will not erode the trust of the American public.
Head of Ethics Office Resigns
The director of the Office of Government Ethics has turned in his resignation to the White House.
Ethics Office Outlines Requirements for Ivanka Trump
The Office of Government Ethics has outlined ethics requirements for one of Washington’s newest and high profile federal employees due to her unique status and position.
Ethics Office Website Experiences Outages Due to ‘Extraordinary Volume’
The Office of Government Ethics experienced a high volume of traffic late last week which temporarily crippled its website. The surge may have been caused by allegations that Kellyanne Conway violated federal ethics regulations.
Did Kellyanne Conway Violate Federal Ethics Regulations?
The Office of Government Ethics has said that disciplinary action against Kellyanne Conway appears to be warranted for statements she made which appear to violate her position as a federal employee.
New Ethics Rules For Federal Employees
The United States Office of Government Ethics has issued a new regulation overhauling requirements for the executive branch ethics program. It comes at a time when the public indicates a low level of trust in elected officials.
