

Information or allegations obtained by the Commission through the media, internal audits, or other public sources.
May be made orally through our hotline at 800-87-ETHICS (873-8442) or in written form through a tip, electronic mail, regular mail, courier service, in person, or on a complaint form (as provided on this website) by any person. Complaints can be anonymous.
A referral from a government entity containing information or allegations that may constitute a violation of the laws under the Commission's jurisdiction.
At its July 2021 meeting, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (“Commission”) approved a new communications policy to authorize the release of information about the status of investigations in limited circumstances. The policy was set as part of an effort to improve public awareness of Commission activities and address or correct inaccuracies in the public arena about those activities.
Under this new policy, the Commission has authorized staff, when the existence of a complaint or matter is already public and certain other conditions are met, to:
The Commission must still rigorously adhere to the confidentiality provisions in Executive Law, but it hopes that this will improve understand of its process and activities.