Ethics Commission
New York Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
COELIG
71/100
Summary
The New York Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG), established in 2022 replacing JCOPE, has jurisdiction over all statewide elected officials, state employees, legislators, and lobbyists. It has broad subpoena power and publishes investigative reports.
Independence Scorecard
71/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 6 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- New York Executive Law, Article 18 — Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
- Citation
- N.Y. Exec. Law §§ 94 to 94-h
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All statewide and state elected officials, state officers and employees, legislative members and employees, lobbyists