Office of Government Ethics

Government AdministrationDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees

The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is a U.S. government agency within the realm of government administration, focused on leadership and oversight of the executive branch ethics program. Its core function is to prevent and resolve conflicts of interest, ensuring that public service is conducted with loyalty to the Constitution, the law, and ethical principles. The agency works to create and maintain an ethical culture across executive branch agencies, helping officials understand their obligations and guiding public servants at all levels to avoid both actual and appearance of conflicts of interest, including during transitions out of government service.

Based in Washington, D.C., OGE serves a federal audience and operates as part of the public sector, with a workforce described as a mid-sized organization. The office’s activity is framed by its founding under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, and recent coverage notes leadership changes and partnerships that reflect ongoing governance and collaboration within the ethics landscape. The agency’s mission centers on safeguarding the public’s trust by guiding ethical conduct within the executive branch.

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