Annual Reports
Special Reports
Publications
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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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Key Features of JCOPE’S New Lobbying Regulations
A brief, condensed overview of some of the key elements of the comprehensive lobbying regulations that will take effect January 1, 2019.
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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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JCOPE Guide to Lobbying Reporting - 2018 and Prior Years ONLY
A comprehensive guide to the reporting obligations outlined in Legislative Law Article 1-A also known as the Lobbying Act. Detailed information is provided for Filers and subject matter areas that may require additional disclosures under the Lobbying Act. Refer to this Guide for 2018 Filings and prior years.
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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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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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Responsibilities of the Agency Ethics Officer
An overview on the various legal obligations under the Public Officers Law and JCOPE’s applicable regulations required by agency Ethics Officers. This publication covers the requirements for: financial disclosure reporting, mandatory ethics training, approvals for outside activities, honoraria, and official activity expense payments; and the acceptance of gifts.
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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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Plain Language Guide to Procurement Lobbying
Plain language guide about what constitutes procurement lobbying and what you can and cannot do during the procurement process.
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Newsletters
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JCOPE Newsletter: 2020-2021 Fall/Winter Edition
This edition of "The Ethics Review" focuses on the two-year bar and determining your former agency after a reorganization or merger of State agency units or departments.
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JCOPE Newsletter: 2020 Summer Edition
This edition of "The Ethics Review" focuses on stock ownership and potential conflicts of interest with a State position.
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JCOPE Newsletter: 2019-2020 Fall/Winter Edition
This edition of "The Ethics Review" focuses on the gift regulations and restrictions.
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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 Communications and Public Information Office
The Communications and Public Information Office is the point of contact for the public and members of the press with questions about JCOPE's mission and to request access to records such as the financial disclosure statements filed by state officials and employees, the statewide elected officials, members of the Legislature and legislative employees.