Pursuant to 19 NYCRR Part 941.16, the Commission determined that disclosure of the concluding letter is in the public interest and, therefore, is now disclosed to the public. Executive Director Sanford N. Berland said, “The matter is now closed. The …
The preliminary lobbying data for July-August 2025 indicates that lobbying spending totaled $61.97 million, a 5.02% decrease from the $65.25 million spent in May-June 2025, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government’s Executive Director Sanford N. …
The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) is now accepting public comment on dozens of potential proposals to strengthen the state’s ethics and lobbying laws and regulations, Executive Director Sanford N. Berland announced today. The …
The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) promoted existing staff and hired new staff as the agency expands to carry out its mission to foster the highest ethical standards and restore public trust in government through education, …
The New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government will hold its third annual public hearing on Thursday, September 25, 2025, providing members of the public the opportunity to comment in person, by videoconference, or in writing, Executive …
Preliminary lobbying data shows that January-June 2025 total client semi-annual (CSA) lobbying compensation and expenses reached $183.25 million, up 0.43% from the previous year, while May-June 2025 lobbyist compensation and expenses totaled $65.25 million …
Commissioner Michael A. Cardozo’s astute and incisive legal mind and breadth of knowledge and experience made him an indispensable part of the Commission from its inception. His passionate vision of what ethics in New York government can and should be …
Preliminary lobbying data from March-April 2025 shows total lobbying spending reached $66.57 million, Executive Director Sanford N. Berland announced today. The Commission releases preliminary lobbying data every two months to support its ongoing efforts …
The NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government reached settlements in three matters recently, the agency announced today. Engaging in Conduct that Gave the Impression of Violation of the Public’s Trust The General Counsel for the New York …
The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government’s focus on increasing compliance and transparency, and ensuring full and accurate data reporting resulted in resolving 99.5%, or $17.97 million, out of $18.1 million in lobbying filing discrepancies, in …
The NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government elected Seymour W. James, Jr. Chair of the Commission and re-elected Vice Chair Ava Ayers, Executive Director Sanford N. Berland announced today. Chair James and Vice Chair Ayers will serve two-year …
It is with heartfelt gratitude that we thank Commissioner Michael Cardozo for his service to New York state and the Commission. Commissioner Cardozo’s astute and incisive legal mind and breadth of knowledge and experience have made him an indispensable …
To increase public accessibility and transparency in lobbying spending, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government will begin to release preliminary lobbying spending data analyses every two months, Executive Director Sanford N. Berland announced …
Lobbying spending continued to reach a new height with a preliminary total of $377.1 million spent on lobbying activities in 2024, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the Commission or COELIG) Executive Director Sanford N. Berland …
In just its second full year of operation, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the Commission or COELIG) has responded to marked increases in requests for guidance on ethics and lobbying matters and amplified its statewide ethics education …
The 2025 Legislative Agenda recently adopted by the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the Commission or COELIG) is aimed at increasing the effectiveness and efficiency with which the Commission performs its critical role, administering and …
The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government reached settlements in two investigations, the agency announced today. The settlements, which total $8,500, will resolve matters relating to alleged violations of the Public Officers Law (POL) and the …
Today the Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in the action brought by former Governor Cuomo against the Commission. We are optimistic that the Court will rule in our favor and confident that if the Court, nonetheless, finds any shortcoming in the …
