U. S. OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS

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Fiscal Year 2005

Performance Accountability Report

Management Discussion and Analysis

Annual Program Performance Report

Audited Financial Statements

November 2005

 

 

 

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          November 15, 2005

The Honorable Joshua B. Bolten
Director
Office of Management and Budget
Washington, DC 20503

Dear Mr. Bolten:

          I am pleased to transmit to you the Performance Accountability Report (PAR) for the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) for FY 2005. Our PAR includes our Management Discussion and Analysis of OGE's Mission, Goals, and Program Highlights for FY 2005, our annual Performance Report on how we met our performance goals, and the Audited Financial Statements.

          In FY 2005, OGE had many noteworthy accomplishments. These included: a report to Congress evaluating the financial disclosure process for executive branch employees; a three-day conference OGE prepared and presented for 600 ethics officials; the timely review and certification of financial disclosure reports for over 300 Presidential appointees requiring Senate confirmation during this fiscal year; and our representation of the United States during its evaluation by other countries under the Inter-American Convention Against Corruption.

          In addition, OGE instituted a new system that significantly raised agencies' on-time submission for the second level review and certification by OGE of the annual and termination public financial disclosure reports of PAS officials and Designated Agency Ethics Officials. OGE also published proposed changes to the confidential financial disclosure system and the OGE Form 450 used for confidential reports.

          OGE management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, which includes safeguarding of assets and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In accordance with OMB guidance, I have determined that the performance and financial data included in this report are complete and reliable. I am pleased to certify, with reasonable assurance, that OGE's systems of accounting and internal control are in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act.

          I am also pleased to report OGE has received an unqualified opinion on its financial statements, as of September 30, 2005. In addition, the auditors found no material weaknesses related to OGE's compliance and internal controls over financial reporting.

          If you need additional information with regard to these statements, please contact Daniel D. Dunning, Deputy Director, Office of Administration and Information Resources Management, at 202-482-9203.

                                                                                          Sincerely,


                                                                                          Marilyn L. Glynn
                                                                                          General Counsel