More Timely Aggregated Lobbying Data
Preliminary Bi-monthly and Client Semi-Annual Lobbying Data
To increase public accessibility and transparency in lobbying spending, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government now releases preliminary lobbying spending data analyses every two months.
Interactive Search Queries
Publicly Accessible Lobbying Data
To search current lobbying data that covers filings from 2019 through the present, click the 'Search Current Filings' button. Click the 'PSQ Instructions and Data Dictionaries’ button for helpful information on how to search and navigate our current filings, including detailed data dictionaries that provide explanations to the lobbying data contained in each filing.
COELIG Data on Open NY
Comprehensive Access and Expanded Data Analytics

   The Commission made over 278 million lobbying records more accessible through the Open NY data platform. Anyone can use built-in tools to analyze, filter, and sort this data, and then create custom charts and graphs. 

Available Datasets:

  • Lobbyist Statements of Registration
  • Public Corporation Statements of Registration
  • Lobbyist Bi-Monthly Reports
  • Public Corporation Bi-Monthly Reports
  • Client Semi-Annual Reports
  • Disbursement of Public Monies Bi-Monthly Reports
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Help to Navigate Millions of Data Points

    You will find plain language data dictionaries with meaningful descriptions of the files in each data set. The content, format, and structure of each data set are spelled out so users can decide which datasets to explore. This makes it possible to find the most effective way of using the data the way you want to, when you want to.

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More Transparent Registration Information Registration and Termination Docket

Registration and Termination Docket

Section 1-f of the Lobbying Act requires the Commission to provide a monthly registration docket that contains information on the Registrations filed during each month and amendments to all previously filed original registrations. 

Registration and Termination Docket
Data Dictionary and Search Tips

Information on data included in the Registration Termination Docket, useful tips to make your search more effective, and a helpful plain language data dictionary that includes explanations of the data reported in the docket. 

Data Dictionary

2018 and Prior Filings Other Available Lobbying Data