The New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) approved the first public funds payments of the city’s 2013 elections, authorizing $23,296,484 to be paid to 75 candidates. In the biggest […]
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JCOPE Puts Source of Funding Exemptions on Hold
At its meeting this past Tuesday, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) voted to stop exempting groups from donor disclosure requirements while it reviews its application process. Some quick (and […]
JCOPE to Meet Next Tuesday
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has scheduled its next meeting for Tuesday, July 30th at 10:30 am, at its office in Albany. There is no agenda available yet.
Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption Launches Web Site, Announces Public Hearings
Earlier this week, the Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption launched its web site, and announced its “first round” of public hearings. The hearing schedule is: Wed., Sept. 17 @ […]
In Case You Missed It: State Legislature Financial Disclosure Forms Now Online
Last Wednesday, just before the long holiday weekend, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) posted the 2012 financial disclosure reports file by state legislators to its web site. These […]
Post-Session, Pre-Moreland Ethics and Lobbying Update
On the upcoming Moreland Act Commission: Jimmy Vielkind at the Times Union explains how Gov. Cuomo plans to probe campaign funding with his forthcoming Moreland Act Commission. Jimmy also found […]
JCOPE to Meet tomorrow
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) announced this morning that it will hold its next meeting tomorrow, June 25th, at 10:30 am at its Albany office. The agenda is […]
JCOPE to Hold Roundtable on Random Audit Program
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) announced today via e-blast that it will be hosting “inform roundtable discussions” on the lobbying random audit program. The program, which is intended […]
Ethics and Campaign Finance Update
As we approach the last few weeks of the legislative session, there continues to be a great deal of activity relating to ethics reform and campaign finance reform. Here are […]
Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform Update
Governor Cuomo appointed attorney David Arroyo to JCOPE to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Westchester District Attorney Janet DiFiore. Read the Governor’s press release, and news coverage […]