Government and Civil Service Government Ethics and Accountability

Question 1

Which office is responsible for preventing conflicts of interest among federal executive branch employees?

Accepted Answer

Office of Government Ethics (OGE)

Answer

The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) leads the executive branch ethics program by issuing regulations, providing guidance, and overseeing agency ethics programs.

Question 2

What is a conflict of interest in federal ethics law?

Accepted Answer

A situation where an employee personal interests could improperly influence their official duties

Answer

A conflict of interest arises when a federal employee personal financial or other interests could improperly influence their judgment in performing official duties.

Question 3

What is the role of an Inspector General (IG) in a federal agency?

Accepted Answer

Conduct independent audits and investigations of agency fraud and mismanagement

Answer

IGs are independent watchdogs within federal agencies who conduct audits, investigations, and inspections to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.

Question 4

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) primarily serves which function?

Accepted Answer

Provides Congress with audit, evaluation, and investigative services

Answer

The GAO is Congress audit and evaluation arm, providing independent assessments of federal programs and expenditures to help Congress make informed decisions.

Question 5

Federal employees are generally prohibited from accepting gifts worth more than how much from prohibited sources?

Accepted Answer

$20 per gift and $50 per year from one source

Answer

Under OGE regulations, federal employees generally cannot accept gifts worth more than $20, and no more than $50 annually, from any single prohibited source.

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Government and Civil Service Government Ethics and Accountability