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July 31, 2008
"Substantial Relationship" in Legal Ethics Context
An article from Washington Lawyer entitled How Substantial Is Your Relationship? deals with legal ethics, but the analysis could be useful in government employment contexts.
Thanks to the IEC member who drew to our attention to this article. We try to make this web site a lively source of useful information, and in furtherance of this objective, we welcome your topic suggestions.
Posted by IEC Team in Issues: Post Employment | Permalink
July 30, 2008
News relating to Ethics
Sen. Stevens indicted for false statements on his financial disclosure, when he failed to disclose gifts received from interested parties. http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSWBT00948220080729?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&rpc=22&sp=true
IRA employee pleads guilty and receives 1 year probation for unauthorized access to tax return. http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_10037669
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House of Representatives Seeks Ethics Lawyer
The House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Chief Counsel-Staff Director. This job involves supervising 18 staff members. E-mail resume, references and cover letter to ethicsjobs__AT__mail__DOT__house__DOT__gov NLT August 20, 2008. (E-mail address disguised to throw off automated spammers). Details available through Legal Times/Law.com Career Opportunities section (registration required).
Posted by IEC Team in Job Announcements | Permalink
July 29, 2008
DOJ Report on Political Screening Allegations
The Department of Justice report that's been in the news is available.
Posted by IEC Team in Hatch Act | Permalink
Handouts on OGE's New Rule 207
With the permission of Rick Thomas, here are the slides accompanying his presentation at this month's IEC meeting on OGE's new Rule 207, in your choice of formats:
- PowerPoint
- PDF - Printed 6 slides per page
Posted by IEC Team in Issues: Post Employment | Permalink
More on DOD Auditor Story
Government Executive has a story on the reaction to GAO allegations of improper pressure against Defense Contract Audit Agency auditors reported here earlier.
Posted by IEC Team in Inspectors General, Whistleblowers | Permalink
July 28, 2008
Reminder: Public Financial Disclosure Reports Due Friday
Unless you have received an extension, Friday, August 1 is the deadline to forward Public Financial Disclosure reports of PAS, DAEO, and other persons whose Public Financial Disclosure reports are required to be forwarded to OGE for review and certification. The 2008 OGE Calendar lists this and other deadlines.
Posted by IEC Team in Issues: Financial Disclosure, OGE | Permalink
July 25, 2008
OGE DAEOgram on PAS Pooled Investments
DAEOgram DO-08-022 dated July 22, 2008
You may access this DAEOgram at: http://www.usoge.gov/pages/daeograms/dgr_files/2008/do08022.pdf
Posted by IEC Team in OGE | Permalink
Submitting Job Announcements
We have set up a dedicated address for sending us job announcements:
It's also accessible via a hypertext link at left.
Thanks to Erica Dornberg for doing such a good job with these over the past few months.
Posted by IEC Team in About, Job Announcements | Permalink
July 24, 2008
GAO report says Pentagon auditors pressured
GAO report says supervisors pressured auditor decisions on contract reviews and created abusive environment for those who questioned management. The Defense Contract Audit Agency disagrees with the findings.
See http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-07-23-brain-injuries_N.htm
See the full report at http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08857.pdf
Posted by IEC Team | Permalink
