S. 461 · 98th Congress · enacted
An act to amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to make certain changes in the authority of the Office of Government Ethics, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 98-150.
Latest official action 1983-11-11 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Governmental Affairs with amendment (without written report)) Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to establish a five year term of office for the Director of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE). Provides that the Director shall be removed from office only for good cause. Upgrades the position of Director from Level V to Level III of the Executive Schedule. Authorizes the Director to promulgate rules. (Currently, the Director may only recommend rules for promulgation by the Office of Personnel Management or the President.) Directs the President to: (1) include in each annual Government budget submitted to Congress a separate statement on the estimated expenditures and proposed appropriations for OGE for the next five fiscal years; and (2) include in each statement of changes in budget authority, expenditures, or receipts the effect of such changes on OGE funding. Prohibits congressional consideration of any legislation that provides appropriations to OGE unless the legislation contains a provision specifying the amount appropriated for OGE. Authorizes the Director to use Inspectors General of other agencies. Makes it the responsibility of the Director to recommend the replacement of any agency ethics official who fails to perform his or her duties. Requires the financial disclosure reports of White House Office employees who a…
Congressional Research Service · 1983-03-24
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