Pursuant to R.C. 102.08, the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee (“JLEC”) has authority to issue Advisory Opinions regarding issues relating to ethics, conflicts of interest, and financial disclosure under R.C. Chapter 102, and Sections 2921.42 and 2921.43. Where JLEC issues a … Continue reading
JLEC Lobbying Expenditure Workshop – June 23, 2014.
May 23, 2014 By admin
Please join JLEC for a 1 hour lobbying expenditure workshop. Topics to be covered include: Distinctions Between Legislative & Executive Lobbying Under Ohio Law. Lobbyist Activity & Expenditures vs. Employer Activity & Expenditures. Gift Recipients: Who Is Reportable? Legislative Expenditure … Continue reading →
2014 PGA Memorial Tournament Lobbying And FDS Reporting Guidance
May 16, 2014 By admin
In years past, the OLIG issued annual guidance relative to lobbying and financial disclosure reporting of Memorial Tournament admission badges (tickets). To facilitate accurate and uniform reporting, former guidance would ascertain a standardized daily ticket value based on information provided … Continue reading →
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January – April 2014 Filing Deadline Reminder
May 2, 2014 By admin
It’s that time again! Lobbying Activity & Expenditure Reports and Updated PED Statements for January – April 2014 are now accessible. Lobbying reports are to be filed in OLAC. PED Statements are to be mailed to JLEC. All reports are due … Continue reading →
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Former Ohio lobbyist guilty of filing false expenditure statements
March 20, 2014 By admin
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 →