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Presidential Appointments Vetting Guide: Precedents, Authorities, and Case Studies

July 1, 2020

Publication Type: Research and Publications

Publication Tags: Appointments,Ethics,Financial Disclosure,Office of Government Ethics,Vetting

This document, prepared by the Partnership’s Center for Presidential Transition and the law firms, of Steptoe & Johnson and Holland & Knight, collects historical examples of decisions previous administrations have made when vetting prospective political appointees. It includes updates for the 2020 presidential transition cycle.

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Office of Government Nominee Ethics Guide

June 11, 2020

Publication Type: External Resource

Publication Tags: Appointees,Ethics,Financial Disclosure,Office of Government Ethics

The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) transition guide is a comprehensive resource to help potential political appointees, nominees and their support networks successfully navigate the financial disclosure, conflicts of interest and other ethical requirements of nominees.

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Office of Government Ethics Appendix Nominee Ethics Guide

August 29, 2016

Publication Type: External Resource

Publication Tags: Appointees,Ethics,Financial Disclosure,Office of Government Ethics

Companion piece to the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Nominee Ethics Guide includes financial disclosure checklists, rules for reporting and ongoing financial reporting requirements.

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Office of Government Ethics Guide for the Presidential Transition Team

August 8, 2016

Publication Type: External Resource

Publication Tags: Appointees,Ethics,Financial Disclosure,Office of Government Ethics

The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) transition guide for the White House and their appointees outlines the ethics and reporting process for new appointees. Includes a comprehensive listing of laws and regulations on ethics, investment funds, and financial disclosure.

Office of Government Ethics

Draft Agenda for Initial Post-Convention Meeting with the Office of Government Ethics

January 20, 2016

Publication Type: Tools and Templates

Publication Tags: Appointments,Ethics,Office of Government Ethics

A draft agenda for the transition team’s initial post-convention meeting with the Office of Government Ethics.

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Integrity.gov

March 2, 2015

Publication Type: External Resource

Publication Tags: Appointees,Appointments,Ethics,Financial Disclosure,Office of Government Ethics

This online service from the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) allows federal employees to submit forms and interact with the Office using a secure, flexible platform.

Office of Government Ethics

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Presidential Appointments Vetting Guide: Precedents, Authorities, and Case Studies

Office of Government Nominee Ethics Guide

Office of Government Ethics Appendix Nominee Ethics Guide

Office of Government Ethics Guide for the Presidential Transition Team

Draft Agenda for Initial Post-Convention Meeting with the Office of Government Ethics

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