Commission Regulations

The purpose of these regulations is to establish the procedures and conditions for approval and acceptance of Honoraria by specified New York State officials and employees.

Regulation on acceptance of payments related to attendance and participation in private activities as part of the official duties of State employees. 

Regulation on the approval process for State officers and employees designated as policy makers to pursue outside employment or memberships in boards and other related activities other than their full time State employment.  

Gift Regulations for Public Officers subject to Public Officers Law § 73. 

Gift regulations for lobbyists and their clients.

Procedure for requesting an exemption from filing a Financial Disclosure Statement ("FDS").  FDS filers designated as policy-makers are unable to request an exemption from filing. (Effective 6/6/18.)

Procedure for requesting an extension of time for filing a Financial Disclosure Statement.  (Effective 6/6/18.)

These regulations provide information concerning the procedures by which records of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics ("Commission") shall be available for public inspection and copying. Pursuant to Executive Law section 94(19)(a) the only records of the Commission which shall be available for public inspection and copying.

Procedures for lobbyists who lobby on their own behalf and clients to disclose each source of funding over $2,500. Effective through December 31, 2018. 

Public Service Announcements with Covered Officials: Permissible and proper usage.  

These regulations set forth rules for adjudicatory proceedings and appeals relating to: potential violations of the law that fall within the Commission’s jurisdiction; appeals taken from denials of requests to delete or exempt certain information from a financial disclosure statement pursuant to Executive Law §94(9)(h) or (i); and appeals taken from denials of applications for exemptions under Legislative Law Article 1-A §§1-h, 1-j and 19 NYCRR Part 938.6. (Effective 6/6/18.)

Procedures for the Joint Commission on Public Ethics to receive and determine requests for exemption from the duty to publicly disclose client information in response to certain questions on the Financial Disclosure Statement. (Effective 6/6/18.)

Effective January 1, 2019, Part 943 marks the first time that existing guidelines and decades of advisory opinions will be compiled in one place in New York. It will provide a “one-stop shop” for information about the rules and requirements associated with lobbying in New York. Designed to close loopholes that have evolved over time, the regulations will capture more and better information about the targets of lobbying activities and the real clients of lobbyists. 

The regulations take into account the use of ever-changing technology in conducting lobbying campaigns. They also streamline reporting requirements, providing more clarity about the requirements related to consultants, grassroots lobbying, sources of funding, and the use of new media for lobbying purposes.