The New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government will hold its annual public hearing on Wednesday, November 13, providing members of the public the opportunity to comment in person, by videoconference, or in writing, Executive Director …
The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government reached settlements in four investigations, totaling $338,000, for alleged violations of the Public Officers Law and the Lobbying Act, the agency announced today. “Public officials must exemplify the …
The New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government will hold its annual public hearing on Wednesday, November 13, providing members of the public the opportunity to comment in person, by videoconference, or in writing, Executive Director …
Former Appellate Division Justice Leonard B. Austin is now Chair of the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG), after serving as the Commission’s Vice Chair since its inception, while Albany Law School Professor and incumbent COELIG …
Lobbying spending reached an all-time high of $360.6 million in 2023, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the Commission or COELIG) Executive Director Sanford N. Berland announced today. The Commission’s 2023 Annual Report showed …
The Application Allows COELIG to Schedule, Track, and Monitor Mandatory Employee Ethics Training Compliance on an Individual Level Remember - Ethics Training is for Everyone! The second phase of the Statewide Ethics Training Application (SETA), the first …
Several key appointments continue the expansion of the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG), with experienced employees joining the Commission who will play critical roles in advancing its mission to promote and enforce the highest …
In its first full year, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) and its agency partners achieved the first of the Commission’s targets by providing instructor-led (by videoconference and in-person) comprehensive ethics training to more …
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this testimony on behalf of the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG, or “the Commission”) and thank you for supporting COELIG in the 2023-2024 Enacted Budget. Our testimony emphasizes the …
The 2024 Legislative Agenda adopted by the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the Commission or COELIG) is made up of initiatives to bolster enforcement of the state’s ethics and lobbying laws and regulations, deter infractions, increase …
An on-demand online Comprehensive Ethics Training Course (CETC) is now available to all New York State employees who have access to the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS), Executive Director Sanford N. Berland announced today. On-demand CETC …
More than 158.9 million lobbying data entries maintained by the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (Commission or COELIG) are now available on the Open NY data platform, Executive Director Sanford N. Berland announced today. The Commission …
We respectfully disagree with the court’s result and are reviewing all options, including, if appropriate, interim legislation. New Yorkers have the right to an ethics commission that is truly independent and fully empowered to administer and enforce the …
The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government’s (Commission or COELIG) 2022 Annual Report revealed that 2022 proved to be a record-breaking year for lobbying spending, topping out at $331.54 million, an increase of 13.2% over 2021 and higher than pre …
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Expanded Staffing Plan Progresses with 11 Appointments Filling Critical Positions with Experienced, Dedicated Public Servants Advances Oversight, Compliance, Training & Enforcement Efforts, Improves Transparency ALBANY, NY (Aug. 17, 2023) — The …
For Immediate Release: April 19, 2023 Public Information Office: 518-486-7842 [email protected] NYS COMMISSION ON ETHICS AND LOBBYING IN GOVERNMENT APPOINTS DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR INVESTIGATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT Brian Weinberg Named …
For Immediate Release: March 27, 2023 NYS COMMISSION ON ETHICS AND LOBBYING IN GOVERNMENT ELECTS FIRST-EVER CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Frederick A. Davie Selected as Chair Leonard B. Austin Elected Vice Chair The New York State Commission on Ethics …
Filling Critical Positions with Experienced, Dedicated Public Servants Advances Fulfillment of Oversight, Compliance, Training & Enforcement Efforts, Improves Transparency ALBANY, NY (Feb. 21, 2023) — The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in …
Commission On Ethics and Lobbying in Government Launches Inaugural Ethics Training For Lobbyists & Clients Expanded Program Will Provide Comprehensive Overview Of Best Practices To Improve Compliance & Transparency ALBANY, NY - The Commission …
