Ethics Laws and Regulations

Effective as of July 8, 2022

This law governs ethics issues relating to the Legislative branch.  

Effective as of July 8, 2022

This law governs the Joint Commission on Public Ethics and describes its functions, powers, and duties. 

Effective through July 7, 2022

This law governs ethics issues relating to the Legislative branch.  

Effective through July 7, 2022

This law refers to restrictions on the business or professional activities of current and former State officers and employees and political party chairs.

Effective as of July 8, 2022

This law refers to restrictions on the business or professional activities of current and former State officers and employees and political party chairs.

Effective through July 7, 2022

Public Officers Law Section 73-a includes information on who is require to file a FDS, the questions to be answered on a Financial Disclosure Statement, penalties for violating the section, and how to apply for filing exemptions or deletions. 

Effective as of July 8, 2022

Public Officers Law Section 73-a includes information on who is require to file a FDS, the questions to be answered on a Financial Disclosure Statement, penalties for violating the section, and how to apply for filing exemptions or deletions. 

Effective through July 7, 2022

Effective as of July 8, 2022

This law is the State Code of Ethics and sets forth the standards to avoid conflict of interest. 

Effective through July 7, 2022

Effective as of July 8, 2022

This law, also known as the Little Hatch Act, prohibits certain political activities and against improper influence.

Effective through July 7, 2022

The purpose of these regulations is to establish the procedures and conditions for approval and acceptance of Honoraria by specified New York State officials and employees.

Regulation on acceptance of payments related to attendance and participation in private activities as part of the official duties of State employees. 

Regulation on the approval process for State officers and employees designated as policy makers to pursue outside employment or memberships in boards and other related activities other than their full time State employment.  

Gift Regulations for Public Officers subject to Public Officers Law § 73. 

Procedure for requesting an exemption from filing a Financial Disclosure Statement ("FDS").  FDS filers designated as policy-makers are unable to request an exemption from filing. (Effective 6/6/18.)

Procedure for requesting an extension of time for filing a Financial Disclosure Statement.  (Effective 6/6/18.)

Public Service Announcements with Covered Officials: Permissible and proper usage.  

Procedures for the Commission to receive and determine requests for exemption from the duty to publicly disclose client information in response to certain questions on the Financial Disclosure Statement. (Effective 6/6/18.)

The regulations provide guidance and procedures regarding the conduct of adjudicatory proceedings and appeals for matters arising under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Part 941 is amended to conform the regulations governing the investigative and enforcement adjudicatory process to the new Section 94 of the Executive Law, as established by the Ethics Commission Reform Act of 2022.

Adopted on 7/19/2023.