Earlier today, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) launched a new website through which “misconduct by State officials and employees, lobbyists and their clients, and others” who fall under […]
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JCOPE to Meet Tues., June 24
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting on Tuesday, June 24th at its offices in Albany. The meeting agenda is here.
JCOPE Adopts Gift Regulations, Issues Guidance
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) sent out an e-blast today, indicating that their new gift regulations are now in effect. Some highlights – The regulations apply whenever a […]
Astorino Releases Ethics Reform Plan
Earlier today, Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino released his ‘Clean Albany’ plan to reform the state’s ethics laws. He also argues that Gov. Cuomo is ill-suited to ending corruption in […]
JCOPE to Meet
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting on Wednesday, May 28th. The meeting agenda is here.
Reports: U.S. Attorney Subpoenas JCOPE
According to multiple news reports, Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has subpoenaed records of corruption allegations that have been filed with the Joint […]
JCOPE to Meet Tomorrow
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has scheduled its next meeting for tomorrow — Tuesday, April 29th, at its offices in Albany. The meeting agenda is here. It provides […]
JCOPE Accepting Comments on Revised Gift, Source of Funding Regs
Today’s New York State Register includes JCOPE’s “revised rulemaking” regarding its proposed Gift Regulations for Lobbyists and Clients. The public comment period on these proposed regulations runs through May 9th. […]
Was the Charter School Rally ‘Lobbying’?
Crain’s Insider has an interesting article regarding advocacy/lobbying reporting by Families for Excellent Schools, a pro-charter school group. In early March, the group organized a rally at the state Capitol […]
Public Comment Period Open on JCOPE’s Proposed Gift Regulations
Today’s New York State Register includes JCOPE’s revised proposed gift regulations for public officers (19 NYCRR Part 933) and revised proposed gift regulations for lobbyists and their clients (19 NYCRR […]