Budget and Appropriations

The U.S. Office of Government Ethics is an executive branch agency that oversees the Federal executive branch ethics system with a staff of 80 full time equivalent positions and a current budget of less than $14 million. OGE successfully accomplishes its mission-critical activities by leveraging its internal resources through cross-functional management. OGE’s main assets are its professional employees. Salaries, rent and basic operating expenses comprise approximately 96% of OGE’s annual expenditures.

Budget Submissions to Congress

OGE’s annual budget request to Congress includes a summary of OGE’s accomplishments of the prior fiscal year as well as plans for the current and subsequent fiscal years. The goals and objectives follow OGE’s five year strategic plan.

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Appropriations

OGE’s appropriation supports its mission-critical work to foster high ethical standards for executive branch employees and strengthen the public’s confidence that the Government’s business is conducted with impartiality and integrity.

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Performance & Strategic Documents

OGE is required by law to compile specific statistical data that is current, useful and accurate in terms of how well the agency is in compliance with federal laws and regulations. In addition, OGE is responsible for developing and tracking goals and objectives that measure performance and progress.

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