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Biden Administration Ethics Pledge Waivers Limited Waiver of Executive Order 13989 for Adena Nicole Leibman, Senior Advisor, NOAA (January 20, 2022)

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The Ethics Law and Programs Office published the first issue of its monthly newsletter, Compass , on January 24, 2017. You can find the most recent issue here , and past...

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CLDP hosts anti-corruption workshop in Ukraine

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From September 27-29, CLDP hosted a Workshop on Anti-Corruption: Government Ethics, Transparency, and Corporate Compliance in Kiev, Ukraine for 70 Ukrainian business leaders...

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Welcome to the interactive online ethics course for new Department of Commerce employees. This course is mandatory for all new employees and must be completed within 90 days...

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Ethics Training Documents: - Top 10 Ethics Rules - Top 5 Ethics Principles - Commerce Summary of Ethics Rules - Property Managers Training - Procurement Officials Training...

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Ethics rules continue to apply to Federal employees during a furlough. More information is available on this page. - Ethics Rules During a Furlough or Shutdown

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Seeking and Post-Government Employment

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The Ethics Law and Programs Office advises current and former Department of Commerce employees on the seeking and post-employment statutes and regulations. Please refer to...

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The Hatch Act bars Federal employees from engaging in certain political activities. While most employees may engage in a wide range of partisan political activities during...

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Outside Activities

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An employee may engage in an outside activity, including non-Federal employment, as long as the activity does not conflict with the employee's Government duties. For...

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Gifts

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The Ethics Law and Programs Office provides advice on three broad categories of gifts: non-travel gifts to the Department, travel gifts to the Department, and personal gifts...

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Conflicts of interest, which require an employee's disqualification from certain matters, can arise based upon the employee's financial interests or personal relationships...

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The Ethics Law and Programs Office administers two financial disclosure programs--the Public Financial Disclosure Program (OGE Form 278e) and the Confidential Financial...

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As a Federal employee, you have access to equipment, services, supplies, and other resources that are paid for by the Government to promote public programs. Even certain...

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Ethics Rules

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As a Commerce employee, you are subject to ethics rules detailed in the documents below. A brief summary of the conduct standards for serving in the U.S. Government can be...

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Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

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The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is an annual charitable program that allows Federal employees to donate to eligible charities at their place of work. The CFC is the only...

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In addition to the forms below, you can find guidelines and forms related to official service with outside organizations here . Financial Disclosure and Employment...

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The Commercial Law Development Program Assists the Egyptian Customs with Integrity Program Roll Out

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The Commercial Law Development Program and the Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Administration held ethics training for Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) officials...

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