Plain Language Publications
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Quick Reference Guide to the State's Ethics Laws
A resource for those newly employed into State service. Provides an overview of the State's ethics laws including conflicts of interest, acceptance of gifts and outside employment. Recommended for distribution for all new public sector hires.
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Plain Language Guide to the State's Ethics Laws
A comprehensive overview of the Public Officers Law and other related ethics laws, presented in a plain language format. This publication is also used as the participant guide for FDS filers required to attend mandatory ethics trainings. An excellent resource for those entering State service for the first time. Revised 8/26/2019
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The Post-Employment Restrictions
Plain language guide to the restrictions that State officers and employees face once they leave State service including the two-year bar, and lifetime bars. Revised 3/13/2019
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Public Officers Law Handbook
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Public Officers Law handbook for State Employees and Officials
This handbook contains in its entirety a comprehensive list of the State's ethics laws that apply to State officers and employees. Includes sections 73, 73-a, 74, 75, 76, 77 and 78 of the Public Officers Law which are required to those employees who must complete the Public Officers Law Section 78 Public Officer Oath/Affirmation provided by the New York Department of State.
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Ethics Reference Materials
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2019 Ethics and Lobbying in New York State: A Comprehensive Guide
This book will serve as a reference volume for practitioners and researchers, with extensive background on the ethics and lobbying laws in New York that the Joint Commission on Public Ethics oversees and provides information, education, and advice about.
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Ethics Reminders and Guidance
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Ethics Officer Guidance on Rental Property
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically provides guidance to Ethics Officers on particular topics of interest. This document provides guidance on dealing with State employees who are policymakers and earn income through rental properties, and how that is impacted by regulations on outside activity.
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Ethics Reminder: Online Fundraising
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: Ethics Training Obligations
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: Student Interns and the Post-Employment Restrictions
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: Accepting Textbooks
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: FDS Filings Due May 15
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: Widely Attended Events
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: Contracting with the State
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: What about the appearance?
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: Campaign Season
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: Nepotism
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: Use of Agency Letterhead
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each Reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: Work or volunteer outside the office?
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: Tis the Season to Remember the Ethics Rules for Gifts
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: Remember the 30-Day Rule
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: Don't put former colleagues at risk
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Ethics Reminder: Just say no thank you to gifts
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics periodically releases Ethics Reminders. Each reminder is a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ethics Reminders are issued to assist those subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction in understanding and complying with their obligations under the law.
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Newsletters
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JCOPE Newsletter: 2019 Spring/Summer Edition
This edition of "The Ethics Review" focuses on the two-year bar post-employment restrictions.
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JCOPE Newsletter: 2018-2019 Fall/Winter Edition
This edition of "The Ethics Review" focuses on social media posting.
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JCOPE Newsletter: 2017-2018 Fall/Winter
This edition of "The Ethics Review" focuses on the reverse two-year bar.
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JCOPE Newsletter: 2017 Spring/Summer
This edition of "The Ethics Review" focuses on post-employment restrictions.
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JCOPE Newsletter: 2016-2017 Fall/Winter
This edition of "The Ethics Review" focuses on the two-year and lifetime bars.
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JCOPE Newsletter: 2016 Spring/Summer
This edition of "The Ethics Review" focuses on charitable and political fundraising restrictions.
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JCOPE Newsletter: 2015-2016 Fall/Winter
This edition of "The Ethics Review" focuses on gift restrictions and exclusions.
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JCOPE Newsletter: 2014 Fall
This edition of "The Ethics Review" focuses on politics in the workplace.
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Contact JCOPE Education Team
Contact the JCOPE Education team for information regarding the mandatory ethics training requirements for State employees, and individuals registered as lobbyists.