OPM Announces New CFC Regulations

  OPM released new Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) regulations that become effective November 20, 2006.  They may be found at:  http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-19628.pdf  (Also in November 20, Federal Register at 67276.

  Of particular note for agency ethics officials are the modifications of regulations at 5 CFR 950.602 (Solicitation methods).  The new regulation makes clear that special fundraising events, such as lotteries, may be approved by appropriate agency heads consistent with agency ethics regulations.  Prizes for such events must be disassociated from the amount of contribution, if any, and be modest in nature and value.