Ethics Commission
Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission
SEC-PA
63/100
Summary
The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission enforces the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act, including financial disclosure and conflict of interest provisions for state and local public officials and employees.
Independence Scorecard
63/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 3 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Pennsylvania Public Official and Employee Ethics Act
- Citation
- 65 Pa. Cons. Stat. §§ 1101-1113
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All public officials and employees at state and local levels