In Monday’s Daily News, Celeste Katz reports that Governor Cuomo has provided the Senate and Assembly majorities copies of a draft ethics reform bill, but that the Senate and Assembly […]
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Governor Cuomo Makes CPI Appointments
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced three appointees to serve on the Commission on Public Integrity, which is responsible for overseeing ethical matters relating to Executive Branch employees and regulating lobbyists […]
Report: New York City Council Will Appoint a Lobbying Commission
City Hall News reports that the City Council plans to appoint a Lobbying Commission later today by confirming former Councilman (and current lobbyist) Herb Berman as Chair. The five-member advisory […]
Senate Mandates Ethics Training for Senators, Staff
Senate Majority Leader Skelos issued a press release today announcing a new Senate policy under which all Senators and staff will have to undergo ethics training each two-year legislative session. […]
State Bar Association Calls for Government Ethics Reform
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) released its 2011 legislative priorities today; the group’s priorities include reforming government ethics. From the release: “Ethics and New York State Government. All […]
Governor Cuomo Calls for Ethics Reforms in the State of the Address
In his State of the State address yesterday, Governor Cuomo reiterated his call for independent monitoring and enforcement of ethics laws, full disclosure by lawmakers of outside income and clients, […]
Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order Requiring Ethics Training for Top Staff
Governor Cuomo issued his second Executive Order earlier today (E.O. #2). The text of the Executive Order is not yet available. [Update: link to E.O. #2] According to the press […]
CPI Fines UUP for 2008 Legislative Luncheon
The Commission on Public Integrity(CPI) announced today that it has imposed a $5,000 fine on the United University Professions (UUP) for its “knowing and willfull” violation of Legislative Law § […]
Fisch to Retire as IG; Biben May be Replacement
New York State Inspector General Joseph Fisch announced yesterday that he intends to retire at the end of 2010. Fisch was hailed for conducting a number of high-profile public corruption […]
CPI Imposes Fine on Governor for Soliciting World Series Tickets
The Commission on Public Integrity announced today that it has imposed a $62,125 fine for “soliciting, accepting and receiving five complimentary tickets to Game One of the 2009 World Series […]