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It is the leading subsidiary of OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE: OGE), with headquarters in downtown Oklahoma City. OGE Energy is also the former parent of Enogex Inc., a natural gas pipeline business which merged with CenterPoint Energy 's midstream business to form Enable Midstream in 2013, [ 4 ] in 2021 OGE and CenterPoint sold their general ...
Government ethics concerns in the United States were first addressed by Congress in 1853. [1] [2] The act, entitled "An Act to prevent Frauds upon the Treasury of the United States," made it a misdemeanor for "any officer of the United States" or "any Senator or Representative in Congress" to assist in or prosecute "any claim against the United States."
The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) addresses integrity, economy, and effectiveness issues that transcend individual Government agencies; and increase the professionalism and effectiveness of personnel by developing policies, technical standards, and approaches to aid in the establishment of a well-trained and highly skilled workforce in the Office of ...
The Office of Government Ethics created by Title IV has been criticized on the grounds that its limited budget, leadership and prestige are inadequate for the Office to function effectively. [5]: 437 Other critics complain that public disclosure involves a violation of privacy which may deter good people from public service. [5]: 439
The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE), established by the U.S. House of Representatives in March 2008, is a nonpartisan, independent entity charged with reviewing allegations of misconduct against members of the House of Representatives and their staff and, when appropriate, referring matters to the United States House Committee on Ethics.
The Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 "created an establishment of the Government to be known as the General Accounting Office, which shall be independent of the executive departments and under the control and direction of the Comptroller General of the United States". [1]
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) is a component of the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which is part of the Executive Office of the President of the United States (EOP).
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission, formerly known as the Oregon Government Standards and Practices Commission, is a nine-member government body in the U.S. state of Oregon responsible for enforcing the state's government ethics, lobbying, and Public Meetings laws.