Ethics Commission
Office of Government Ethics
OGE
51/100
Summary
The Office of Government Ethics provides oversight of executive branch ethics — including financial disclosure by senior officials and conflict-of-interest rules. OGE is not an investigative body and lacks subpoena power; its strength is normative rather than coercive.
Independence Scorecard
51/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Case-by-case |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Ethics in Government Act of 1978
- Citation
- 5 U.S.C. app. §§ 401-408
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Executive branch employees and officials — financial disclosure, conflicts of interest, ethics training.