Not all professional services that can be characterized as “government affairs” require lobbyist registration and disclosure of activity and expenditures. Often a client will hire an individual who is familiar with the legislative, rulemaking, regulatory, grants/entitlements or procurement process to … Continue reading
Discounts
August 8, 2012 By admin
Individuals often receive information on the latest coupon sites, invitations to join e-mail lists offering daily deals and advertisements for Internet applications that alert users to the best prices on various goods and services. While everyone loves a good deal, … Continue reading →
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Advocacy at the Local Level
July 27, 2012 By admin
Individuals or entities who wish to influence matters and decisions at the local level often inquire as to whether such efforts require registering with JLEC. They do not. The lobbying statutes found in the Ohio Revised Code cover advocacy efforts … Continue reading →
I ♥ Fair Food!
July 23, 2012 By admin
Fair Season is once again upon us and it is important to keep in mind where your tickets are coming from. All tickets to a county or state fair have value. While an individual ticket from a lobbying source may … Continue reading →
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Filing Amended Activity and Expenditure Reports
July 16, 2012 By admin
Anytime that a lobbyist or employer of a lobbyist discovers that they need to make changes to an already filed Activity and Expenditure Report, an amended report must be filed as soon as possible. Instances where amended reports need to … Continue reading →
Lobbyist/Employer of Lobbyist Records Retention
July 9, 2012 By admin
OLIG’s Retention of Documents filed by Lobbyists/Employer of Lobbyists The OLIG retains all Registrations and Activity and Expenditure Reports indefinitely. Everything filed in OLAC (Registration and Activity and Expenditure Report confirmation pages) is kept in the Agent/Employer accounts, as well … Continue reading →
July 4th Expenditures
July 5, 2012 By admin
Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July! Remember that expenditures made over the holiday for the benefit of a public official or employee who files a financial disclosure statement are reportable on the May – August 2012 … Continue reading →
2012 National Meeting Guidance Memorandums
June 26, 2012 By admin
Planning to attend a meeting or conference of a national organization to which the State of Ohio pays membership dues? The 2012 National Meeting Lobbying Expenditure Guidance Memorandum and the 2012 National Meeting Financial Disclosure Statement Reporting Memorandum are now available … Continue reading →
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Perspectives on Lobbying Registration CLE Materials
June 18, 2012 By admin
The materials for the June 20, 2012 Perspectives on Lobbying Registration CLE are now available at www.ohiolobbying.com. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Legislative Inspector General at 614-728-5100.
January-April 2012 Delinquent Filers
June 5, 2012 By admin
Lists of all delinquent agents and employers for the January-April 2012 reporting period are now available at www.ohiolobbying.com. Those who remain delinquent will be sent certified letters on June 11th.