Yesterday’s Times Union reported that the New York City Bar Association (NYCBA) committee on government ethics is undertaking a review of the state’s 2011 ethics reform law (the Public Integrity […]
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JCOPE Adopts Source of Funding Regulations, Formally Proposes Others
According to today’s New York State Register, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has adopted “source of funding reporting” regulations (19 NYCRR Part 938), which can be viewed here. […]
NYC CFB to Meet
The New York City Campaign Finance Board (NYC CFB) will hold its next meeting tomorrow, August 15th, at its offices in lower Manhattan. The meeting agenda is here.
Moreland Commission Co-Chair Provides an Update
Nassau County District Attorney and Co-Chair of the Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption Kathleen Rice told Capitol reporters today that the Commission has sent out subpoenas, but she did […]
Ethics and Campaign Finance Update
The New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) approved the first public funds payments of the city’s 2013 elections, authorizing $23,296,484 to be paid to 75 candidates. In the biggest […]
JCOPE Puts Source of Funding Exemptions on Hold
At its meeting this past Tuesday, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) voted to stop exempting groups from donor disclosure requirements while it reviews its application process. Some quick (and […]
NYC CFB to Meet, Releases Latest Newsletter and Launches ‘Campaign Finance Summary’
The New York City Campaign Finance Board (NYC CFB) will hold its next meeting on Monday, August 5th, at its offices in lower Manhattan. An agenda will be made available […]
Ethics and Campaign Finance Update
Over the weekend, the Times Union reported that the Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption met with good government groups last week to get their perspective on the issues under […]
State Launches Project Sunlight Database
Gov. Cuomo announced today that the state has launched the Project Sunlight database. The new database provides information about meetings between government officials and outside individuals, entities, and their representatives […]
JCOPE to Meet Next Tuesday
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has scheduled its next meeting for Tuesday, July 30th at 10:30 am, at its office in Albany. There is no agenda available yet.