This opinion responds to a request for clarification on the Distric'ts outside activity ethics rules (DPM § 1807.1, et seq) as they pertain to teaching as an Adjunct Professor.
This advisory opinion provides clarification on the permissible and prohibited uses of campaign slogans by District employees in their official capacity under the Local Hatch Act.
This advisory opinion provides guidance on when a written recusal is required and how employees should properly recuse themselves to avoid violating the ethics rules.
This advisory opinion provides guidance on the financial disclosure reporting system for District government employees and public officials. This advisory opinion explains the purpose of financial...
This advisory opinion provides guidance on the Local Hatch Act and fundraising as set forth in D.C. Official Code § 1-1171.
This opinion provides guidance on the outside employment and activity restrictions set forth in the District Personnel Manual § 1807.
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 1–1162.19(a-1)(1), the Director of Government Ethics issues this sua sponte advisory opinion, to provide guidance on maintaining ethical standards while seeking or...
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This opinion answers whether a particular 501(c)(3) qualifies for the District's lobbying exemption.
This opinion provides guidance on whether an employee who was detailed to an agency several weeks before their departure from District government is banned from contacting that agency under the...