ivity while on duty Engage in political activity in any government office Engage in political activity while wearing an official uniform Engage in political activity while using a government vehicle Solicit political contributions from the general public Wear political buttons on duty Place large political signs, banners, or posters on private vehicles while on base Be a candidate for public office in partisan elections (but see exception below) Exception: OPM has designated Centerville and Warner Robins as having a significant make-up of federal employees. As such, employees residing in these cities may do the following:1. Run as independent candidates for elections to partisan political office in elections for local offices of the city.2. Accept or receive political contributions in connection with the local elections of the city.However, candidacy for, and service in, a partisan political office shall not result in neglect of, or interference with the performance of the duties of the Federal employee or create a conflict, or apparent conflict, of interest. The OSC receives and investigates complaints of Hatch Act violations. When warranted, the OSC will prosecute violations before the Merit Systems Protection Board. When violations are not sufficiently egregious to warrant prosecution, the OSC may issue a warning letter to the employee involved.Violations of Hatch Act provisions applicable to federal employees are punishable by removal, or a minimum 30-day suspension without pay. Violations of Hatch Act provisions applicable to covered state and local employees are punishable by removal, or, if the agency refuses to remove the employee, by forfeiture by the affected state or locality of federal assistance equal to two years of the charged employee's salary. ...
