2021-2022 Filing Due Dates
2021 - 2022 Filing due dates for Lobbyists, Clients and Public Corporations
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2021-2022 Lobbying Filing Due Dates
2021 - 2022 Filing due dates for Lobbyists, Clients, and Public Corporations.
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CSA Filing Instructions
The Lobbying Act requires that any Contractual Client retaining, employing or designating a Lobbyist or Lobbyists - whether or not any such Lobbyist was required to file a Statement of Registration or Bi-monthly Report – who reasonably anticipates that during the year an amount in excess of $5,000 in combined Reportable Compensation and Reportable Expenses for Lobbying will be expended or incurred, is required to submit a Client Semi-Annual Report.
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2019 - 2020 Client Semi-Annual Information
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
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How to Properly Disclose Lobbying Activities Information
Please reference this document PRIOR to disclosing Lobbying Activities in the Lobbyist Statement of Registration, Lobbyist Bi-Monthly Report, and Client Semi-Annual Report. Revised 5/7/2020
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Lobbying Subjects for Registration, Bi-Monthly, and Client Semi-Annual Reports
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
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Parties Lobbied for 2019_2020 Filings
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
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Source of Funding Filing Instructions
Source of Funding (“SoF”) is a requirement for Client Filers, who meet the Expenditure Threshold, to disclose each Source who contributed more than $2,500 to the Client Filer to fund, in whole or in part, the Client Filer’s activities or operations.
Source of Funding disclosure is intended to provide the public with more information regarding the actual entities and individuals that support lobbying campaigns in New York State.
Every Beneficial Client is required to either: (1) Disclose Source(s) of Funding (‘SoF’); or (2) Indicate SoF reporting is not required. The information will be appended to every active CSA and Amended CSA of the affiliated Contractual Client(s) during the specified Reporting Period. A Beneficial Client may be the same as the Contractual Client.
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2019 Source of Funding Information
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.
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Instructions for Completing the Excel Spreadsheet to Disclose SoF Information
Refer to these instructions when completed the pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet to disclose information on Sources of Funding. Revised 7/17/19
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EXAMPLE Spreadsheet for Source of Funding Filing
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 be uploaded automatically and appear in your downloads folder or at the bottom of your screen.
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BLANK Pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet for Source of Funding Disclosure
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 uploaded automatically and appear in your downloads folder or at the bottom of your screen.
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PDF Forms for 'Paper Filers'
Refer to the applicable filing instructions prior to completing the form.
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2019-2020 Client Semi-Annual Report
The 2019-2020 Client Semi-Annual PDF form for paper Filers. Revised 7/6/2020
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Designation Sample Letter
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).
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2019 Source of Funding Summary Statement Form
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
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Instructions for Completing the Excel Spreadsheet to Disclose SoF Information
Refer to these instructions when completed the pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet to disclose information on Sources of Funding. Revised 7/17/19
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EXAMPLE Spreadsheet for Source of Funding Filing
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 be uploaded automatically and appear in your downloads folder or at the bottom of your screen.
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BLANK Pre-formatted Excel Spreadsheet for Source of Funding Disclosure
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 uploaded automatically and appear in your downloads folder or at the bottom of your screen.
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Lobbying Application Instructions
Instructions for navigating the JCOPE Lobbying Application for online filers.
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How to File a Client Semi-Annual Report in LA
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.
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How to File your Source of Funding Information in LA
Refer to these technical 'click-here' instructions for assistance in navigating the online JCOPE Lobbying Application.
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Contact Lobbying Filings Specialist
For technical assistance, or help with registrations, lobbyist bi-monthly reports, client semi-annual reports, and other lobbying-related disclosure forms, the Lobbying line is available from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, by contacting the phone number or email address below.