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 […]
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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 § […]
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 […]
CPI Imposes Fine on Governor for Soliciting World Series Tickets
The Commission on Public Integrity announced today that it has imposed a fine of $62,125 for “soliciting, accepting and receiving five complimentary tickets to Game One of the 2009 World […]
CPI Rule Making Notices Under SAPA Expire
The December 15th issue of the NYS Register includes a “notice of expiration” for three rule making notices issued by the Commission on Public Integrity in November 2009 (@ page […]
CPI Eases Restrictions on Laid Off Employees
The Commission on Public Integrity announced today that it is modifying positions taken in a 2006 advisory opinion issued by the former Ethics Commission relating to public employees and their […]
Outgoing CPI Chair Urges Change
Commission on Public Integrity Chair Michael Cherkasky, who is resigning effective January 1st, expressed concern yesterday about some of the issues facing that entity. At his final meeting, Cherkasky warned […]
Gotham Gazette Looks at Gov.-Elect Cuomo’s Ethics Agenda
Article entitled “Once Again, a New Governor Vows to Clean Up Albany.”