In late January, JCOPE approved what has proven to be the most high-profile and controversial advisory opinion in this history of lobbying regulation in New York State. Advisory Opinion 16-01 […]
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NYC COIB Announces New Executive Director
The New York City Conflicts of Interest Board (NYC COIB) announced today that Carolyn Lisa Miller has been appointed as its Executive Director. She succeeds Mark Davies, who retired last […]
JCOPE Posts Feb. 17th Meeting Agenda
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting on February 17 at 10:30 at its offices in Albany. The meeting agenda includes a staff report on the […]
State Board of Elections Seeking Associate Enforcement Counsel
The State Board of Elections (SBOE) has posted a notice for an Associate Counsel who will support the Chief Enforcement Counsel. The duties and responsibilities of the position include: Coordinating […]
JCOPE to Hold Roundtable on Lobbying and Social Media
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), the state’s lobbying regulator, is planning to hold a roundtable discussion on lobbying and social media in Manhattan this coming Friday, Feb. 12. […]
Upcoming Government Ethics Conference & Training Seminar
On April 20th, Albany Law School is hosting an “executive training conference on government ethics” in conjunction with City & State Reports and Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy. […]
Executive Budget Proposal – Campaign Finance Reforms
As part of his proposed 2016-17 Executive Budget, Gov. Cuomo has proposed an accompanying Article VII bill (A.9011/S.6411) titled “Good Government and Ethics Reform.” The Governor is proposing the following […]
Executive Budget Proposal – Lobbying Reforms
As part of his proposed 2016-17 Executive Budget, Gov. Cuomo has proposed an accompanying Article VII bill (A.9011/S.6411) titled “Good Government and Ethics Reform.” The Governor is proposing the following […]
JCOPE to Meet – Tuesday, Jan. 26
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) meets next Tuesday; the meeting agenda is here. Among other things, the agenda includes an update on the various advisory opinions JCOPE has […]
US Attorney Issues Statement on Moreland Commission Investigation
Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has issued the following statement “relating to the Moreland Commission investigation:” “After a thorough investigation of interference with the […]