The convictions last week of two State Senators — Republican Tom Libous and Democrat John Sampson — have led to renewed calls for “ethics reform” in Albany. Government reform group […]
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JCOPE Adopts Revised Outside Activity Rules
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has adopted revised regulations relating to “outside activities” for state officials and employees, which it proposed earlier this year. Under the prior rules, […]
JCOPE Executive Director to Tax & Finance
The Capital Confidential blog reports that Letizia Tagliafierro, who has served as the Executive Director of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) since October 2013, is moving to the state’s […]
The Latest Issue of JCOPE’s Ethics Review is Out
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has released the latest edition (Spring/Summer) of its quarterly newsletter, The Ethics Review. This issue covers the state’s ban on nepotism, addresses the […]
JCOPE to Meet
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting tomorrow, June 30th, at 10:30 am. The meeting agenda is here.
Good Government Groups Call for Special Session on Ethics
New York’s 2015 legislative session ended early this morning, but good government groups are expressing dissatisfaction that lawmakers did not address Albany’s “ceaseless ethics problems.” The groups – which include […]
JCOPE Imposes $75,000 Fine for Lobbying Act Violations
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) announced today that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Health Management Systems (HMS) for violations of the gift provisions of Legislative […]
Judge Orders Former State Legislator to Pay Fines
A state judge has ordered former Assemblyman Vito Lopez to pay the $330,000 in fines that he owes for sexually harassing female staff members. Lopez resigned his Assembly seat in […]
Attorney General Schneiderman’s ‘Evolution on Ethics’
The Gotham Gazette does a deep dive on Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and his history with respect to ethics reform in Albany, including his time serving as a member of […]
Attorney General Pushes Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform Bill
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who recently submitted the End New York Corruption Now Act to the Legislature, has been traveling the state to urge action on his bill before the […]