Report a Tip

If you have information concerning a possible violation of law under the jurisdiction of the Commission, in lieu of filing a sworn complaint, you may submit a tip. All tips will be reviewed by the Commission to determine whether there is an allegation of a violation of law under the Commission's jurisdiction. All information provided to the Commission is confidential pursuant to the Executive Law and remains so unless and until the Commission finds a substantial basis to conclude that there was a violation of the above law(s) and issues a Substantial Basis Investigation Report ("SBIR").

Questions regarding tips & complaints can be directed to:

New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics

540 Broadway

Albany, New York, 12207

Phone: 518-408-3976

Fax: 518-408-3975

Email: investigations@jcope.ny.gov

Tips Regarding State Ethics and Lobbying Laws

Contact Information of Person Reporting a Tip (You can also choose to remain anonymous.)

First Name

Last Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Telephone

Name of the state officer or employee, former state officer or employee, or lobbyist or client of a lobbyist that is the subject of the alleged violation.

Nature of the conduct which serves as the basis for the tip

Additional Details

(Dates, locations, or any other information which may be relevant to the alleged violation.)