In today’s Albany Times Union, Rick Karlin reports that the staff of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) is working on putting in place the online ethics training program […]
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JCOPE Issues Ethics Reminder on the ’30-Day’ Rule for State Employees Seekering Non-state Employment
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has issued its latest ‘ethics reminder,’ this one for state employees who are seeking non-state employment. This rule applies when an employee either […]
Trump Sues JCOPE to Force Action on Complaint
The Daily News reports that Donald Trump is asking the State Supreme Court in Albany to force the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) to take action on his December […]
State Board of Elections Certifies Statewide Ballot Proposals
The State Board of Elections has certified the language of two proposed constitutional amendments as well as a bond act proposal, all of which will be on the November ballot. […]
JCOPE to Meet
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting on Tues., August 12, in Albany. Read the meeting agenda here.
Comptroller Candidate Approved for Matching Funds
Gannett reports that the State Board of Elections (SBOE) has approved GOP Comptroller candidate Bob Antonacci’s application to participate in the state’s public matching funds pilot program. Under the program, […]
JCOPE Staff Reviewing Lobbying Act Guidelines
Earlier today, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) sent out an ‘e-blast’ which indicates that JCOPE staff is: “soliciting comments from the regulated community and the general public regarding […]
New York Times: “Governor’s Office Hobbled Corruption Investigations”
The New York Times dropped a bombshell this morning, with a front-page article reporting that one of Gov. Cuomo’s top aides interfered with the Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption […]
JCOPE: No Sanctions for State Lawyer Who Accepted Ride on Private Plane
The Daily News reports that a lawyer from the state Attorney General’s office who accepted a free plane ride an opposing counsel has admitted he violated state travel rules, but […]
JCOPE Approves Public Service Announcement Regulations
At its meeting earlier today, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) approved regulations (19 NYCRR Part 940) imposing a 90-day pre-election blackout on appearances in “public service announcements” by […]