ETHICS COUNSELOR'S DESKBOOK
2000

Table of Contents


Topic
Page

 
Ethics Counselor Fundamentals Outline 
A - 1
     Specific Duties Under the Standards of Conduct 
A-13
     DAJA-SC memorandum, subject: Appointment of Ethics
         Counselors and Delegation of Authority UP 
         Joint Ethics Regulation (JER) (1 October 1993)
A-18
     DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: The Role of the
         HQDA Ethics Counselor (29 January 1997) 
A-20

 
Gifts Outline
B - 1
     Gifts Chart
B-7
     SOCO Advisory:  January 8, 1997, Gift Change
B-8
     DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Gifts 
         Between Employees (15 April 1998)
B-9
    DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Receipt of Gifts from
         Outside Sources (15 April 1998)
B-11
    DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Free Attendance at Seminars,
         Conferences, and Similar Functions (13 August 1998)
B-13
     DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Foreign Gifts (4 March 1999) 
B-15
     DOD General Counsel memorandum, subject: DOD Employee
         Participation in Sporting Events (March 19, 1996) 
B-17
    DOD General Counsel memorandum, subject: Incentives for
         Performance of Official Duty (April 15, 1996) 
B-20
    Article, Gifts to Superiors Upon Departing Station, 
         Mr. Michael J. Wentink 
B-21
    Gift Rule Change, 61 Fed. Reg. 42965 (Aug 96), Widely Attended Gathering 
B-29
    Gift Rule Changes, 63 Fed.Reg. 69992 (Dec 98) 
B-32
    OGE DAEO-Gram DO-99-024, U.S. v. Sun-Diamond Growers 
B-33
    OGE DAEO-Gram DO-99-017, Guidance Concerning Prizes as Gifts 
B-36
   
Travel-Related Gifts Outline 
C - 1
    SECARMY memorandum, subject: Determination of Agency Interest
         In Professional Development Events (March 5, 1999) 
C-17
     DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Use of First-Class
         Airline Accommodations on Official Travel (7 July 1997) 
C-19
     Article, Frequent Flyer Miles & Other Travel-Related Benefits--To
         Whom Do They Belong? Mr. Michael J. Wentink, DA-SOCO 
C-21
     Article, Gifts of Travel and Related Expenses! Are They Legal?
         Sometimes. Mr. Michael J. Wentink, DA-SOCO 
C-27

 
Outside Activities, Including Political Activities Outline 
    (Pages D-1 thru D-12)     (Pages D-13 thru D36)
D - 1
     OGE memo (DAEOGram DO-98-023), subject: Regulatory
          Removal of Honoraria Rules (August 13, 1998) 
D-13
     OGE memo (DAEOGram DO-96-012), subject: Honoraria
          (February 28, 1996) 
D-14
     OGE memo (DAEOGram DO 98-034), subject: District Court Decision
          on Remand in Sanjour v. EPA (November 25, 1998) 
D-15
     DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Outside Speaking,
          Teaching, Writing (13 August 1998) 
D-19
     Deputy SecDef memo, subject: Civilian Employees' Participation
          In Political Activities (Feb 7, 2000) 
D-20
     DoD SOCO memo, subject: Use of Military Uniforms
          For Commercial Advertisements (July 23, 1996) 
D-25
     OSD Public Affairs letter to Mr. David Snowdon, USAA
          Re: testimonials by military personnel 
D-29
     SecDef Msg, 171527ZMay 99, subject: Public Affairs Policy
          Guidance – Election Year 2000 
D-31

 
Conflicts of Interest Outline 
E - 1
     HQ AMC Ethics Advisory 98-06 - Conflicts of Interest 
E-17
     HQ AMC Ethics Advisory 98-07 - Appearances of a Conflict of Interest 
E-19
     AMCCC-G, information paper, subject: Conflict of
         Interests (24 February 1999) 
E-21
     DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Conflicts of Interest
         In Active Duty Assignment of Reservists (13 Aug 1998) 
E-24
     Conflicts of Interest Cheat Sheet 
E-25

 
Financial Disclosure Outline
    (Pages F-1 thru F-32)     (Pages F-33 thru F-41)     (Pages F42 thru F47)
F - 1
     Helpful Hints to Survive an OGE Audit for DoD
          Organizations (DoD SOCO, January 29, 1999) 
F-33
     DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Preparation of Confidential
          Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE 450) (8 August 1997) 
F-37
     DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Common Errors in Preparation
          of Public Financial Disclosure Reports (SF 278) (8 August 1997) 
F-39
     Sample memorandum, subject: Potential Conflicts of Interest
          Between Your Financial Interests and Your Official Duties
          (OGE 450) 
F-40
     Sample Supervisor's Determination of Requirement to File
          Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE 450 
F-41
     DoD SOCO memo, subject: Exclusion of Certain IMPAC Credit Card
          Holders From OGE Form 450 Filing Requirement 
F-42
     SecArmy memo, subject: Exclusion from OGE Form 450
          Filing Requirement 
F-43
     Navy General Counsel memo, subject: Determination Concerning
          Exclusions From Filing OGE 450 
F-45
     Excerpt from Public Financial Disclosure: A Reviewer's Reference:
          Applicable Schedules and Reporting Periods 
F-47

 
Introduction to Fiscal Law Outline
G-1

 
Use of Government Resources Outline 
     (Pages H-1 thru H-17)     (Pages H-18 thru H-40)
H-1
     DAJA-SC memorandum, subject: Permissible Use of Federal
          Government Communications Resources (8 January 1997) 
H-11
     ATZR-JA Fact Sheet, subject: Purchase and Mailing of Greeting
          Cards (7 December 1998) 
H-13
     Memorandum, Army Deputy General Counsel (Ethics & Fiscal)
          Subject: Christmas Cards (December 7, 1998) 
H-14
     CINCLANTFLT Msg, 241350Z AUG 99, subject: Internet Policy 
H-15
     Under Secretary of the Navy Memo, subject: Guidelines for Internet
          Web Browsing (5 Feb 1997) 
H-17
     Internet/Intranet Usage Guidelines/The Ten Commandments
          For Computer Ethics from GSA 
H-18
     Memorandum, Administrative Ass't to SecArmy, subject:
          Mass Electronic Mail Distribution (27 February 1998 
H-21
     Memorandum, Administrative Ass't to SecArmy, subject: Personal Use
          of Telephones, E-Mail, and the Internet (6 February 1997) 
H-22
     Guidelines for the Use of Laptop Computers Belonging to the
          Office of the DoD General Counsel 
H-23
     HQDA Msg, 151106Z Apr 98, Subject: Inappropriate Use of 
          Electronic Mail (E-Mail) 
H-25
     DFAS Msg, 111200Z Feb 97, Subject: Payment of Fees for Guest
          Speakers, Lecturers, and Panelists 
H-27
     DACS-GOM, information paper, subject: Enlisted Aides--
          Do's and Don'ts (1 June 1998) 
H-28
     Guidelines for Requesting DoD Honor Guards and Musical Support 
H-31
     Memorandum, OSD, subject: Printing of Business Cards 
          (August 28, 1998) 
H-36
     Memorandum, Administrative Assistant to SecArmy, subject: 
          Printing of Business Cards (1 October 1998) 
H-37
     Memorandum, Army Deputy General Counsel (Ethics & Fiscal) 
          Subject: Christmas Cards (December 7, 1998) 
H-38
     Letter, DoD General Counsel to OPM re: Use of Official 
          Resources by Reservists (14 June 1997)
H-39

 
Relations With Non-Federal Entities Outline 
     (Pages I-1 thru I-12)     (Pages I-13 thru I-36)		 I - 1
     SECDEF memorandum, subject: DoD Support of the USO 
          (29 April 1997) 		 I-13
     DoD General Counsel Letter to General Mundy (USO)  I-15
     DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Private Organizations 
          (13 August 1998) 		 I-19
     DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Army Relations with Boy 
          Scout Organizations (13 August 1996) 		 I-22
     Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Program Guidelines from the Office
          Of the Ass't Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs 		 I-25
     Letter, DoD General Counsel to American Bar Association Re:
          DoD Participation in ABA Activities (7 Oct 98) 		 I-32
     Deputy SecDef memo, subject: Compensated Participation in the 
          Management of Non-federal Entities by Officers in the Grade 
          Of O-7 Through O-10 		 I-33
    DoD General Counsel memo, subject: Serving as Advisors to Defense 
          Contractors (May 27, 1999) 		 I-35

 
Fundraising Outline
J - 1
     DOD General Counsel memorandum, subject: Guidance 
          Regarding Military Ball Fundraisers and Similar Events (March 14, 1996) 
J-9
     DOD General Counsel Memorandum, subject: Guidance on 
          Analyzing Invitations to DoD Officials to Participate in 
          Fundraising Activities and to Accept Gifts Related to 
          Events (18 August 1997) 
J-11
     OGE memorandum, subject: Fundraising Activities (August 25, 1993) 
J-17
     DOD SOCO: Combined Federal Campaign (February 18, 2000) 
J-21
     DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Support to Private 
          Organization Fund-Raising (2 June 1998) 
J-24

 
Standards Of Conduct and Morale, Welfare, 
   & Recreation Activities Outline
K-1

 
Government Transportation Outline 
     (Pages L-1 thru L50)     (Pages L-App-1 thru L-App-18)
     (Pages L-App-19 thru L-App-32)
L - 1
     OMB Bulletin 93-11, Fiscal Responsibility and Reducing 
          Perquisites (April 19, 1993) 
L-App-1
     White House memorandum, Restricted Use of 
          Government Aircraft (February 10, 1993) 
L-App-19
     CJCS memorandum, subject: Travel on Military 
          Aircraft (7 August 1996) 
L-App-21
     DoD General Counsel memorandum, subject: Under Secretary 
          Slocombe’s Memorandum on Official Travel (10 Nov 97) 
L-App-25
     DoD General Counsel memorandum, subject: Reimbursement for 
          Travel on U.S. Government Aircraft (27 Nov 1996) 
L-App-29
     Under Secretary of Defense (A&T) memo, subject: Premium-Class, 
          Other Than First-Class, Travel by Senior DoD Personnel 
L-App-31

 
Post-Government Employment and 
   Procurement Integrity Act Outline 
     (Pages M-1 thru M-24A)     (Pages M-25 thru M-72)
     (Pages M-73 thru M-92)
M-1
     DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Contact with DoD 
          Contractors (11 December 1998) 
M-25
     DAJA-SC, information paper, subject: Representation of 
          Local Reuse Authorities (LRAs) by Former Army 
          Personnel (8 August 1997) 
M-27
     Retirement Briefing 
M-29
     Sample Disqualification Statement 
M-32
     Post-Government Ethics Questionnaire 
M-33
     Sample Written Ethics Advice 
M-38
     Post-Government Briefing (Revolving Door Restrictions) 
M-39
     20 Basic Rules for Personnel Leaving DOD 
M-42
     Sample 208 Disqualification Memo 
M-46
     Sample Procurement Integrity Contact Notice & Rejection 
M-47
     Sample Procurement Integrity Contact Notice & Disqualification 
M-48
     DOD General Counsel memorandum, subject: Rules on Seeking 
          Future Employment (6 March 1996) 
M-50
     Article: Contacts by Former Senior Officers or Employees 
          Seeking Information or Other Assistance, 
          Mr. Michael J. Wentink, OTJAG SOCO 
M-52
     DOD SOCO Memo, subject: Guidance on Application of the 
          Procurement Integrity Compensation Ban to 
          Program Managers (August 10, 1999) 
M-61
     DOD SOCO memo, subject: Guidance on Application of the 
          Procurement Integrity Law and Regulation (August 26, 1998) 
M-63
     AMCCC-G information paper, subject: A-76 Contracting-Out 
          Of an In-House Function—An Ethical Perspective (18 Nov 99) 
M-68
     DOD SOCO paper: Seeking Employment Restrictions (Rules When 
          You Are Looking For a New Job) For All Gov't Employees 
M-73
     DOD SOCO paper: Post-Government Service Employment Restrictions 
          (Rules Affecting Your New Job After DoD) For Flag Officers 
M-77
     DOD SOCO paper: Post-Government Service Employment Restrictions 
          (Rules Affecting Your New Job After DoD) For E-1 thru O-6 
M-83
     DOD SOCO paper: Procurement Integrity Act Restrictions (Rules When 
          You Are Looking For a New Job and Rules Affecting Your New Job) 
M-88

 
Ethics Aspects of Outsourcing and Privatization
N-1

 
A Walk Through the JER
P-1

 
Running an Effective and Efficient Ethics Program 
Q-1
     Ethics Reports Timeline 
Q-9
     Legal and Ethics Websites 
Q-11

 

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