Client Semi-Annual Report and Source of Funding Information

2021 - 2022 Filing due dates for Lobbyists, Clients, and Public Corporations.  

These instructions provide an overview of what information is needed for the Client Semi-Annual Report.

Refer to these instructions for the 2021-2022 Biennial.

Information and instructions on what to report on a Client Semi-Annual Report ('CSA') or CSA Amendment. For instructions on using the new LA, refer to "How to File a Client Semi-Annual Report in LA".   Revised 7/23/2019

Please reference this document PRIOR to disclosing Lobbying Activities in the Lobbyist Statement of Registration, Lobbyist/Public Corporation Bi-Monthly Report, Disbursement of Public Monies Bi-Monthly Report, and the Client Semi-Annual Report.  Applicable for the 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 Biennial.

Revised 3/18/2021

This list provides options for Filers to report the subjects/issues they intend to be or are lobbying on at any given time. The list will be updated as new issues and topics arise.

Revised 4/10/2020

This list provides information for Filers to about specific parties they are lobbying or intend to lobby with regard to the subjects/issues they intend to be or are lobbying on at any given time. The list provides information for both the State and local/municipal level.  Revised 3/8/2019

These instructions provide an overview of what information is needed to disclose Source of Funding.

Refer to these instructions for the 2021-2022 Biennial.

The purpose of this document is to assist Client Filers (Lobbyists who lobby on their own behalf and Beneficial Clients) with the disclosure of Source of Funding (SoF) information in JCOPE’s new Lobbying Application.

NOTE:  This document is not intended to assist Client Filers in determining whether they have met the Expenditure Threshold and require reporting to JCOPE.  

Refer to these instructions when completed the pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet to disclose information on Sources of Funding.  Revised 7/17/19

This spreadsheet is intended as an example to use as a guide while reading "Instructions for Completing the Excel Spreadsheet to Disclose SoF Information". Do not submit this as your Source of Funding disclosure. 

Please note - this spreadsheet will not immediately appear on your screen; it will download automatically and appear in your 'downloads' folder, or at the bottom of your screen. 

Please use this pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet to disclose information on Sources for Source of Funding.  PAPER Filers who meet the Expenditure Threshold and are required to disclose Source of Funding information MUST utilize the pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet.  The completed, original spreadsheet must be emailed to JCOPE at [email protected]; and should include your contact information and the name of the Beneficial Client to avoid filing delays.

ONLINE FILERS who meet the Expenditure Threshold and are required to disclose Source of Funding (“SoF”) information must either: utilize JCOPE’s online Lobbying Application (“LA”) to data-enter each Source individually; or complete and upload the pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet provided by JCOPE. 

Refer to the 'Instructions for Completing the Pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet to Disclose Source of Funding Information' prior to completing the blank spreadsheet.

Please note - this spreadsheet will not immediately appear on your screen; it will be automatically download and appear in your 'downloads' folder, or at the bottom of your screen. 

Writable PDF for Paper Filers.  Use this form to file and submit your 2021-2022 Client Semi-Annual Report. 

For the 2021-2022 Biennial revised 7/9/2021

The 2019-2020 Client Semi-Annual PDF form for paper Filers.  Revised 7/6/2020

This sample letter allows a chief administrative officer of an organization to designate another individual to make and sign statement(s) and/or report(s). A "Designation Letter" is not necessary for filers utilizing the online filing system.

Please Note - The chief administrative officer may designate another to sign and file the reports, but this designation does not relieve the chief administrative officer of liability due to a failure to file, late filing or false filing of any report(s).

This form may be used by Beneficial Clients that are Paper (PDF) Filers. All Beneficial Clients are required to complete this PDF form or submit this statement online in the JCOPE Lobbying Application.  Completed PDF forms must be mailed to JCOPE.  Beneficial Clients required to disclose information on Sources must complete and mail this form AND e-mail the pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet to [email protected]

Mail completed forms to:

NYS Joint Commission on Public Ethics

540 Broadway

Albany, New York 12207

Refer to these instructions when completed the pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet to disclose information on Sources of Funding.  Revised 7/17/19

This spreadsheet is intended as an example to use as a guide while reading "Instructions for Completing the Excel Spreadsheet to Disclose SoF Information". Do not submit this as your Source of Funding disclosure. 

Please note - this spreadsheet will not immediately appear on your screen; it will download automatically and appear in your 'downloads' folder, or at the bottom of your screen. 

Please use this pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet to disclose information on Sources for Source of Funding.  PAPER Filers who meet the Expenditure Threshold and are required to disclose Source of Funding information MUST utilize the pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet.  The completed, original spreadsheet must be emailed to JCOPE at [email protected]; and should include your contact information and the name of the Beneficial Client to avoid filing delays.

ONLINE FILERS who meet the Expenditure Threshold and are required to disclose Source of Funding (“SoF”) information must either: utilize JCOPE’s online Lobbying Application (“LA”) to data-enter each Source individually; or complete and upload the pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet provided by JCOPE. 

Refer to the 'Instructions for Completing the Pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet to Disclose Source of Funding Information' prior to completing the blank spreadsheet.

Please note - this spreadsheet will not immediately appear on your screen; it will be automatically download and appear in your 'downloads' folder, or at the bottom of your screen. 

Technical 'click-here' instructions to help Filers navigate the JCOPE Online Lobbying Application when filing the 2021-2022 Client Semi-Annual Report.

For the 2021-2022 Biennial Period Only

Technical 'click-here' instructions to help Filers navigate the JCOPE Online Lobbying Application when filing the 2021-2022 Source of Funding Filing.

For the 2021-2022 Biennial Period Only

These instructions are intended to assist online Filers when navigating the online JCOPE Lobbying Application.  Technical 'click-here' instructions include how to file information for both the Client Semi-Annual Report and Reportable Business Relationship information.   

For the 2019-2020 Biennial ONLY

Refer to these technical 'click-here' instructions for assistance in navigating the online JCOPE Lobbying Application.