2: Conflicts of Interest
Preventing conflicts of interest Other Information:
Many of OGE’s responsibilities are directed at preventing employee conflicts of interest. Financial disclosure is the primary
tool OGE uses for identifying and resolving potential conflicts of interest. Financial disclosure contributes significantly
to the goal of maintaining the integrity of Government operations and programs by providing a mechanism for conflict of interest
reviews. Making the financial disclosure reports submitted by the highest level officials publicly available ensures outside
scrutiny, which contributes to public confidence in Government and helps to deter officials from becoming involved in official
matters in which they have conflicting financial interests. Because the financial disclosure system is so extensive and requires
the expenditure of substantial resources by both OGE and the agencies, it is important for OGE to ensure that the process
of filing, collecting and reviewing reports is as efficient as possible and does not unduly impede agency operations.
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