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OCFO Employee Reminders


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Date:   August 10, 2004
In Reply refer to:   Advisory-0804A
Subject:   Office of Special Counsel Political Activities/Hatch Act Advisory
To:   All OCFO Employees
 

Attached is guidance from the United States Office of Special Counsel (OSC) concerning candidates' visits to Federal facilities. The advice is particularly appropriate this political season. OSC wants to ensure that candidates who visit Federal facilities "to conduct official business do not engage in any political campaign or election activity during the visit."

If you have questions or encounter situations not covered by this information, please contact your supervisor. Supervisors with inquiries should contact the Agency Ethics Office at 504-426-0308 or 504-426-0344.

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LINDA J. SIMMONS
Agency Ethics Advisor

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