# 5 C.F.R. § 2638.208 (2026): Written guidance on the executive branch ethics program

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## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 2638.208 (2026)
- **Heading:** Written guidance on the executive branch ethics program
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter XVI: OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS / Part 2638: EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS PROGRAM / Subpart B: Procedures of the Executive Branch Ethics Program / § 2638.208: § 2638.208   Written guidance on the executive branch ethics program.

## Text

This section describes several means by which the Office of Government Ethics provides agencies, employees, and the public with written guidance regarding its legal interpretations, program requirements, and educational offerings. Normally, written guidance is published on the official website of the Office of Government Ethics,
www.oge.gov.
(a)
Legal advisories.
The Office of Government Ethics issues legal advisories, which are memoranda regarding the interpretation of government ethics laws and regulations. They are intended primarily to provide education and notice to executive branch ethics officials; prospective, current, and former executive branch employees; and individuals who interact with the executive branch.
(b)
Program advisories.
The Office of Government Ethics issues program advisories, which are memoranda regarding the requirements or procedures applicable to the executive branch ethics program and individual agency ethics programs. They are intended primarily to instruct agencies on uniform procedures for the executive branch ethics program.
(c)
Informal advisory opinions.
Upon request or upon its own initiative, the Office of Government Ethics issues informal advisory opinions. Informal advisory opinions address subjects that in the opinion of the Director do not meet the criteria for issuance of formal advisory opinions. They are intended primarily to provide guidance to individuals and illustrate the application of government ethics laws and regulations to specific circumstances.
[86 FR 63308, Nov. 16, 2021]

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.201 (2026) § 2638.201   In general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_201.md)
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- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.203 (2026) § 2638.203   Collection of public financial disclosure reports required to be submitted to the Office of Government Ethics.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_203.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.204 (2026) § 2638.204   Collection of other public financial disclosure reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_204.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.205 (2026) § 2638.205   Collection of confidential financial disclosure reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_205.md)
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- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.208 (2026) § 2638.208   Written guidance on the executive branch ethics program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_208.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.209 (2026) § 2638.209   Formal advisory opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_209.md)
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