IPA PROCEDURES FOR OSD

1.	IPA Definition

IPAs are individuals serving either by appointment or detail to the Department of Defense under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (5 U.S.C. § 3371-3376) whether from State or local governments, institutions of higher education, or other eligible organizations.

2.	Financial Disclosure

A.	SF 278 - IPAs who are serving by appointment to the Department of Defense must file the SF 278.

1.	Must file a new entrant 278 when entering on duty.

2.	Must file an annual SF 278 by May 15th of each year.

3.	Must file a termination SF 278 upon completion or termination of the appointment.

B.	OGE Form 450 - IPAs who are detailed to the Department of Defense must file the OGE Form 450.

1.	Must file a new entrant OGE Form 450 when entering on duty.

2.	Must file an annual OGE Form 450 by November 30th of each year.

3.	Training

IPAs who have not had initial ethics training are required to receive such training when entering on duty and to receive the appropriate annual training thereafter

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