The New York State Legislative Ethics Commission (LEC) has issued a “notice of reasonable cause” (a “NORC”) alleging that Assemblyman William Boyland (D – Brooklyn) violated various provisions of the […]
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Assembly Elections Committee to Take Up Bill to Close LLC Loophole
On Wednesday, the Assembly Elections Committee is scheduled to take up A.2493 (Millman), which would subject LLCs (“limited liability companies”) to the same $5,000 per year cap on political contributions […]
The New York Times Calls for Ethics Reform – Now
Saturday’s New York Times declares that “Albany Needs Ethics Reform — Now.” The Times looks at the 10 legislative working days scheduled between now and June 20th, and expresses frustration […]
Common Cause Calls for Ethics Reform
In a Times Union opinion piece, Common Cause/NY Executive director Susan Lerner calls on legislative leaders to act on “strong ethics and campaign finance reform legislation.” Lerner applauds the recent […]
Ethics Reform Update
Jimmy Vielkind of the Times Union reports that the ethics reform bill – apparently being negotiated behind closed doors – will not address enforcement of the state’s campaign finance laws. […]
Legislative Receptions and the Ethics Laws (Updated)
The Times Union of Albany reports that Albany-area caterers and restaurants are not happy with the 2007 change in the state’s ethics laws that reduced the value of what lobbyists […]
Attorney General and Comptroller To Work Together On Public Integrity Cases (Updated)
Nick Confessore of the New York Times reports that Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli will establish a joint task force on public integrity. This is intended to […]
Attorney General Appoints First Regional Integrity Officer
With little fanfare, on Friday Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the appointment of the appointment of a public integrity officer to serve in the Rochester Regional Office. During last fall’s […]
CPI Alleges “No Show” Job at SUNY Research Foundation
The state Commission on Public Integrity (CPI) issued a “notice of reasonable cause” (also known as a NORC, essentially a formal allegation) yesterday, alleging that SUNY Vice Chancellor John J. […]
Governor Posts Ethics Reform Video
Governor Cuomo released a two and a half minute video this morning calling on the Legislature to take up “sweeping ethics reform.” The transcript is below: The New York State […]