DoD Financial Disclosure Requirements
The Department of Defense requires select military members and civilian employees to file annual financial disclosure forms to insure employees do not engage in official financial transactions or decision-making that, due to their private interests, present a conflict of interest.
CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (OGE 450)
Military members (O-6 and below) and civilian employees (GS/GM-15 and below) must file an OGE 450 when their official position requires them to participate personally and substantially in taking an official action for contracting or procurement, or if the supervisor of such member or employee requires such a report to avoid an actual or apparent conflict of interest.
PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (OGE 278)
The following officials must file an OGE 278:
Military officers (O-7 and above)
Members of the Senior Executive Service
Civilian employees (above GS/GM-15) or whose rate of basic pay is fixed at or above 120% of the minimum rate of basic pay for GS/GM-15 employees
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The Department of Defense requires certain military members and civilian employees to file annual financial disclosure forms to insure employees do not engage in official financial transactions or decision-making that, due to their private interests, present a conflict of interest.
In the United States, the constitutional tradition of a politically neutral military establishment under civilian control includes nonpartisanship by the military and the elimination of undue military influence on the political process.
Private organizations (POs) are self-sustaining special interest groups that operate on military installations with the written consent of the commander.
A Family Readiness Group (FRG) is an organization created to foster a climate of mutual support within the unit. FRG goals include supporting the military mission through support, outreach and information to family members.
FRG mission-essential activities are supported using a unit's appropriated funds.
Under federal law, the Joint Ethics Regulation and service regulations, members of the Department of Defense (DoD) shall not engage in any personal business or professional activity that presents a conflict between their private interests and the DoD public interest.
When traveling on civilian aircraft, military members are authorized to wear uniforms while traveling in coach class.
As a general rule, spouses and other family members of an authorized traveler may not accompany the military member or civilian employee on official business at government expense.
Spouses may travel at government expense in limited situations
Fundraising is the solicitation of funds from or sale of items to military and civilian personnel.
Before any group (to include squadron booster clubs, private organizations, unit advisory councils, etc.) engages in a fundraising activity, either on or off base, prior approval must be obtained from the installation commander or his designee.
DoD employees may not accept or solicit gifts from a prohibited source or given because of their official positions. A gift includes any item having a monetary value.
Government resources and property may only be used for authorized purposes.
With few exceptions, supporting non-federal entities (NFEs) -- even if the government is compensated or reimbursed -- is an improper use of funds and resources.
The base commander has the primary responsibility of controlling commercial activities on the installation.
