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Operating Status: OGE is affected by the lapse in appropriations.

To learn more read our lapse plan here. Please note, OGE continues to review financial disclosure reports of Presidential nominees to positions requiring Senate confirmation.

Related Guidance for Federal Employees:
LA-18-16: Ethics Laws and Regulations Continue to Apply to Federal Government Employees during Furlough Periods
LA-19-01 : Ethics Guidance for Employees in Non-Pay Status During a Lapse in Appropriations
This FAQ provides guidance for those employees who participated in the Deferred Resignation Program or who are in other extended leave status.



Qualified Trusts


In accordance with 5 C.F.R. § 2634.404(a), any executive branch employee, spouse, or minor or dependent child (or that person's representative) who is interested in establishing a qualified blind trust or a qualified diversified trust must consult with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) before beginning the process of creating the trust. OGE is the only entity that has the authority to certify a qualified blind trust or a qualified diversified trust. Consulting with OGE early in the process can help determine if a trust is the most appropriate approach and, if so, will ensure that all requirements of the regulation are met. An employee interested in establishing a qualified blind trust or a qualified diversified trust should reach out to their agency's ethics office for OGE contact information.

 

Information on Qualified Trusts

 

Qualified Blind Trust Model Documents

 

Qualified Diversified Trust Model Documents

 

Additional Trust Documents