Ethics in Government Act (From White-Collar Crime: Fifth Survey of Law, P 789-805, 1989, Andrew J. Gildea, ed. -- See NCJ-120557)

• NCJ Number: 120565
• Journal: American Criminal Law Review Volume: 26 Issue: 3 Dated: (Winter 1989) Pages: 789-805
• Author(s): P F Laughlin
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 17 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Legislation/Policy Analysis
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Major provisions of the Ethics in Government Act are discussed, along with relevant case law and legislative proposals.

Abstract

Titles I, II, and III of the Act identify those individuals in the Federal legislative, executive, and judicial branches who are required to disclose their personal financial affairs through the filing of financial statements containing specified elements. Judicial interpretation of the disclosure requirements is discussed, with emphasis on judicial privacy, the application of criminal penalties, and the use of required statements after filing. Title IV establishes the Office of Government Ethics in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and Title V sets forth rules relating to post-employment conflicts of interest. Judicial interpretations and legislative proposals relating to Title V are discussed, as are Title VI independent counsel provisions and relevant case law. The application of post-employment restrictions to former Congressmen has been proposed and has been supported by President Bush. 143 footnotes.