Judge Judith S. Kaye, appointed as Independent Counsel by the Attorney General, has released her final report entitled “Report of Investigation into events arising from Governor David A. Paterson’s acquisition […]
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Ethics & Compliance in the news – Monday, August 23, 2010
The Albany Times Union’s editorial board approves of the fine the CPI has recommended for Governor Paterson. The New York Post thinks that Senator Pedro Espada may have broken the […]
NY Times: “Next New York Attorney General May Shift Job’s Focus”
Nick Confessore of the New York Times suggests that the next Attorney General might not follow the example set by Eliot Spitzer and Andrew Cuomo, and that years of scandal […]
CPI fines former DEC employee
The Commission on Public Integrity announced a settlement with a former DEC employee for violations of the Public Officers Law. Read the press release, the NORC and the settlement agreement.
CPI publishes draft regulations on gifts
The Commission on Public Integrity has published draft regulations on gifts relating to state officers and employees, and for lobbyists and clients. They were published in the State Register on […]
AG launches investigation into wind indsutry dealings in North Country
According to the Syracuse Post-Standard, the Attorney General’s Public Integrity Unit is looking into into possible misconduct by Cape Vincent officials, who are considering a plan to build more than […]
IG alleges wrongdoing at HESC
The state Inspector General has just issued a report that alleges corruption at the state’s Higher Education Services Corp. (HESC). among other responsibilities, HESC services and collects federally backed student […]
NYPIRG posts financial disclosure statements
The New York Public Interest Research Group has posted the financial disclosure statements required of state legislators and state legislative candidates running this fall. Their list of incumbents can be […]
The CPI accuses the Governor on World Series tickets
On Tuesday, staff for the Commission on Public Integrity (CPI) said Governor Paterson violated ethics laws by soliciting five World Series tickets last year from the New York Yankees (a […]
Welcome to Hinman Straub’s New York Ethics and Compliance blog
Welcome to the the New York Ethics and Compliance blog, provided by Hinman Straub P.C. This blog, maintained by attorney Michael Fallon, will provide information about current laws, policies and […]