Ethics Commission
District of Columbia Board of Ethics and Government Accountability
BEGA
67/100
Summary
The D.C. Board of Ethics and Government Accountability (BEGA) enforces financial disclosure, lobbying, and ethics laws for D.C. government employees and officials.
Independence Scorecard
67/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 6 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- D.C. Official Code, Title 1, Chapter 11A — Board of Ethics and Government Accountability
- Citation
- D.C. Code §§ 1-1161.01 to 1-1171.01
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
D.C. government employees, officials, and lobbyists