# 5 CFR § 2638.106: Government ethics responsibilities of Inspectors General

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.106

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 2638.106
- **Heading:** Government ethics responsibilities of Inspectors General
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER XVI—OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS > SUBCHAPTER B—GOVERNMENT ETHICS > PART 2638— EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS PROGRAM > Subpart A—Mission and Responsibilities

## Text

An agency's Inspector General has authority to conduct investigations of suspected violations of conflict of interest laws and other government ethics laws and regulations. An Inspector General is responsible for giving due consideration to a request made pursuant to section 403 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (the “Act”) by the Office of Government Ethics for investigation of a possible violation of a government ethics law or regulation. Inspectors General provide the Office of Government Ethics notification of certain referrals to the Department of Justice, pursuant to § 2638.206. Inspectors General may consult with the Director for legal guidance on the application of government ethics laws and regulations, except that the Director may not make any finding as to whether a provision of title 18, United States Code, or any criminal law of the United States outside of such title, has been or is being violated. Nothing in this section will be construed to limit or otherwise affect the authority of an Inspector General under section 6 of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, including the authority under section 6(a)(2) to make such investigations and reports relating to the administration of the programs and operations of the applicable establishment as are, in the judgment of the Inspector General, necessary or desirable.

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 2638.101 § 2638.101 Mission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 2638.102 § 2638.102 Government ethics responsibilities of employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 2638.103 § 2638.103 Government ethics responsibilities of supervisors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.103.md)
- [5 CFR § 2638.104 § 2638.104 Government ethics responsibilities of agency ethics officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.104.md)
- [5 CFR § 2638.105 § 2638.105 Government ethics responsibilities of lead human resources officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.105.md)
- [5 CFR § 2638.106 § 2638.106 Government ethics responsibilities of Inspectors General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.106.md)
- [5 CFR § 2638.107 § 2638.107 Government ethics responsibilities of agency heads.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.107.md)
- [5 CFR § 2638.108 § 2638.108 Government ethics responsibilities of the Office of Government Ethics.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.108.md)
- [5 CFR § 2638.201 § 2638.201 In general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.201.md)
- [5 CFR § 2638.202 § 2638.202 Furnishing records and information generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.202.md)
- [5 CFR § 2638.203 § 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/ecfr-5-2638.203.md)
- [5 CFR § 2638.204 § 2638.204 Collection of other public financial disclosure reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.204.md)
- [5 CFR § 2638.205 § 2638.205 Collection of confidential financial disclosure reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.205.md)
- [5 CFR § 2638.206 § 2638.206 Notice to the Director of certain referrals to the Department of Justice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2638.206.md)

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