What does the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) do?
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is an independent agency responsible for providing oversight, policy, and guidance to the executive branch regarding ethics laws and policies. The agency's functions include establishing standards of conduct for executive branch employees, offering training and support to agency ethics offices, and ensuraing that agencies comply with requirements. It was established in 1978.
$23M
<0.1%
How much does the Office of Government Ethics spend?
The Office of Government Ethics accounted for <0.1% of all federal spending in FY 2024.
Share of OGE net spending compared to the top ten highest spending agencies in FY 2024
The Office of Government Ethics’s federal spending in FY 2024 was higher than in FY 1990.
Yearly federal net spending by OGE, adjusted for inflation (2024 dollars), FYs 1990–2024
The Office of Government Ethics's share of federal spending in FY 2024 was higher than in FY 1990.
Percentage of federal budget dedicated to OGE, FYs 1990–2024
How did the Office of Government Ethics spend its budget in 2024?
Federal government net spending isolated to OGE, FY 2024
How many people work for the Office of Government Ethics?
The number of federal employees working for the Office of Government Ethics has decreased 3.9% since 2010.
Number of federal employees working for OGE, September 2010–2024
Who leads the Office of Government Ethics?
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is led by a director, who is nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate to a five-year term.
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