On March 19, 2014, former lobbyist John Rabenold plead guilty to filing two false lobbying reports in regard to his failing to disclose, in part, expenditures he made relating to a December 6, 2009, event at a Cincinnati Bengals game. … Continue reading
Confirm Your Lobbying Registration Is Complete
February 21, 2014 By admin
On 02/28/2014 the Office of the Legislative Inspector General is mandated to distribute to public offices a list of registered lobbyists and their employers. To ensure that your registration for a particular client is included, please check your registration status … Continue reading →
Reminder: JCARR Activity Reported on Legislative Activity & Expenditure Reports
February 14, 2014 By admin
Lobbyists and their Employers report JCARR activity in the field labeled “JCARR” on their Legislative Activity & Expenditure Reports (AERs) in OLAC. For example, if Liam Lobbyist spoke with JCARR staff and/or Members of JCARR outside of the public hearing … Continue reading →
September – December 2013 Delinquent Activity and Expenditure Reports
February 11, 2014 By admin
Delinquent emails have been sent to all lobbyists and employers who have not filed their September-December 2013 Activity and Expenditure Reports. A list of all delinquent lobbyists and employers has been posted to http://www.ohiolobbying.com. As of this post only 24 … Continue reading →
Last Chance to Renew for 2014!
January 30, 2014 By admin
Please be aware, the streamlined process for renewing your executive agency and retirement system lobbying engagements ends at midnight tomorrow! Registrations entered after January 31, 2014, will require a Signature Page signed by both the lobbyist and the employer along … Continue reading →
10 Day Notification Reminder!
January 22, 2014 By admin
Anytime the name of a recipient (public official or reportable staff) is disclosed on an Activity and Expenditure Report, the recipient MUST be notified (in writing) at least 10 days before the report can be filed in OLAC. The OLIG … Continue reading →
Lobbying Registration Renewals
December 17, 2013 By admin
On December 31, 2013 ALL EXECUTIVE AGENCY LOBBYING* AND RETIREMENT SYSTEM LOBBYING ENGAGEMENTS will expire in OLAC. Legislative lobbying engagements do not expire until the end of 2014. JLEC routinely reviews and makes updates to section IV in the Executive … Continue reading →
December 16, 2013 CLE
December 6, 2013 By admin
The Office of the Legislative Inspector General is sponsoring the Jurisdiction & Enforcement Roles of Ohio’s Ethics Offices CLE on December 16, 2013. You can view the brochure and register to attend here. Hope to see you there!
Happy Holidays!
November 25, 2013 By admin
As we near the Holiday season, please keep in mind the following tips and guidance: Holiday gifts of $25.00 or more provided to legislators/staff by lobbyists or their employers are reported on Activity & Expenditure Reports. If a financial disclosure … Continue reading →
Reminder: Contingency Fees Prohibited!
October 29, 2013 By admin
Generally, lobbyists are prohibited from receiving compensation based on the outcome of legislation, decisions regarding state funds by executive agencies and decisions regarding the placement of funds by one of the five state retirement systems. A lobbyist’s compensation cannot be … Continue reading →