An agency may always accept a gift presented as a gift to the U.S.

An agency may always accept a gift presented as a gift to the U.S.

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only with approval
• D. Only if under a threshold

Answer: (A)

When a gift is presented to the United States, it’s considered a gift to the government, not to a specific individual. The agency has the authority to accept such gifts on behalf of the United States, with acceptance handled by the head of the agency or a designated official. Since the gift is for the government, there’s no requirement to obtain separate approval or to meet a personal value threshold for acceptance. The government can take ownership and manage the gift in accordance with applicable property and ethics rules. That’s why the correct answer is that the agency may always accept a gift presented as a gift to the U.S. The other options imply conditions that don’t apply to gifts to the government.

When a gift is presented to the United States, it’s considered a gift to the government, not to a specific individual. The agency has the authority to accept such gifts on behalf of the United States, with acceptance handled by the head of the agency or a designated official. Since the gift is for the government, there’s no requirement to obtain separate approval or to meet a personal value threshold for acceptance. The government can take ownership and manage the gift in accordance with applicable property and ethics rules. That’s why the correct answer is that the agency may always accept a gift presented as a gift to the U.S. The other options imply conditions that don’t apply to gifts to the government.