§ 1506.302 - When to file 278 form.

(a) Except as described in paragraph (b) of this section, all employees who are required by virtue of their position to file a 278 form shall file the form within thirty days of their entrance into that position.

(b) A new entrant to a 278 position does not need to file a 278 form within 30 days of entrance upon duty:

(1) If the entrant has just left a position for which he was required to file a 278 form; or

(2) If the entrant has already filed a 278 form as a nominee or candidate for the position.

(c) Thereafter, every employee who performs the duties of a 278 position for more than 60 days of any calendar year shall file a 278 form for that year by May 15 of the succeeding year.

(d) Within thirty days after the termination of employment in a 278 position, a terminated employee shall file a 278 form for the year of termination. However, if an employee terminates one 278 position but assumes another 278 position (either at OFI or in other Federal employment) within 30 days of termination, no report is required by this subsection.

(e) The ethics officer may, for good cause shown, grant to any employee or class of employees an extension of up to 45 days. The OGE may, for good cause shown, grant an additional extension of up to 45 days. The employee shall set forth specific reasons for the additional extension request and shall submit these reasons to the ethics officer. The ethics officer will forward the request and comments on it to the OGE.