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Special Government Employee

An officer or employee of the executive branch of the U.S. Government who is retained, designated, appointed, or employed to perform temporary duties, with or without compensation, for not more than 130 days during any period of 365 consecutive days. They often serve as advisors or consultants.

Financial Disclosure Requirements

Rules that require certain government officials and employees to publicly report their personal financial information, such as assets, income, liabilities, and transactions, to identify and prevent potential conflicts of interest.

Office of Government Ethics (OGE)

An independent agency within the executive branch that provides overall leadership and oversight of the executive branch ethics program. It is responsible for establishing ethics policies and reviewing financial disclosures.

Conflict of Interest

A situation in which a person has a private interest (such as a financial interest) that could improperly influence their official duties or decisions, potentially leading to unfair advantages or biased outcomes.

Federal Government Contractor

A private company or individual that has an agreement or contract with an agency of the U.S. federal government to provide goods, services, or perform work.