3: Good Governance
Promoting good governance Other Information:
Good governance is commonly understood to include accountability, transparency, effectiveness and efficiency, predictability
and the rule of law. An ethics program that focuses on the accountability and conduct of individual employees is an integral
part of all programs and is an essential element of good governance. The effect of an ethics program can be enhanced when
it is coordinated with other programs that are designed to meet the goals of good governance and public trust. By leveraging
resources and exchanging ideas, agencies with related missions can more effectively meet their goals. Accordingly, OGE will
seek to work with other Federal agencies that have responsibilities which are part of the larger goal of good governance. State
and local government ethics offices are also excellent sources of information about program elements that work well and those
that do not. Improved communications with these offices as well as other agencies administering integrity programs can enhance
our ability to carry out the executive branch ethics program. Additionally, by more proactively reaching out to the public
and private sector about the executive branch ethics program, OGE promotes a better understanding of the standards expected
of public servants. Finally, OGE will continue to use its experience to act as a U.S. Government (USG) expert and resource
supporting U.S. foreign policy anti-corruption and good governance initiatives.
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