New York City Conflicts of Interest Board

The Deputy Commissioner of DOC’s Health Affairs Unit had her subordinate Executive Assistant repeatedly provide childcare for her children. The Board accepted the agency-imposed penalty of termination as a sufficient penalty. on.nyc.gov/2OW18Zf

The Deputy Commissioner of DOC’s Investigation Division used his assigned DOC take-home vehicle to make 18 personal trips, including to various locations in Westchester County, to New York City airports, to City Island, and to Greenwich, Connecticut. This case is the 21st in a series of Board cases involving the misuse of vehicles by current and former DOC officials; the other 20 were resolved through settlements. After a full hearing before OATH, the Board issued an Order im...posing a $15,500 fine. on.nyc.gov/3lOQhfx

With our apologies to Abbott and Costello https://t.co/7a5qT97wIV

In this month's Ethical Times, a look at the lessons Chapter 68 can teach us about good(?) parenting. https://on.nyc.gov/3t32Zu7

Enforcement Thread 1/13/21

Former City Council Member fined $15K for accepting valuable gifts from a not-for-profit that was doing business with the City, including by receiving discretionary funding sponsored by the Member. on.nyc.gov/3ogtCJj

The COIB announces three settlements with Health + Hospitals employees who displayed counterfeit parking placards in their personal vehicles to park illegally or to avoid paying for metered spaces.

The rules for giving gifts to and among City workers haven't changed, but they may apply a little differently this highly unusual holiday season. Don't get caught out in the cold, and make sure you're up to date on all the ethics rules for gifts in this month's Ethical Times! https://on.nyc.gov/3p07QJU

Enforcement Thread 12/2/2020

Craft a poem for this month's Public Service Puzzler, win the prize of fleeting fame: on.nyc.gov/3fetXse

We get this question a lot around this time of year, and the good news is that because the The Board of Elections in the City of New York is a government agency, no waiver is required to moonlight with them as a poll worker. Just check with your supervisor about scheduling or other agency-specific rules. As always, visit nyc.gov/ethics to seek more specific advice about Chapter 68.

A chance to learn about Annual Disclosure, and a cool new word, in this month's Ethical Times! https://on.nyc.gov/3l9CgrA

What are the rules on political activities? This Ethical Times article has the rundown on the dos and don'ts. If you're a City worker thinking about donating, volunteering, endorsing, or even paid campaign employment, you'll definitely want to check this out! https://t.co/2cV9sdyIIx

The Chief Project Officer for the Bronx at the NYC School Construction Authority misused an assigned City vehicle and E-ZPass. He agreed to a one-year salary reduction of $18,109, which included restitution for the cost of unauthorized mileage and tolls. on.nyc.gov/2GasF4q

A Senior Assistant VP for Clinical Pharmacy Services at NYC Health+Hospitals used his position to help his spouse become a preceptor at Coney Island Hospital. $1500 fine. on.nyc.gov/339I3Xs

COIB Enforcement Thread for 8/21/2020 (Misuse of Position/Misuse of Resources/Prohibited Activities)

COIB Enforcement Thread for 8/19/2020 (Job-seeking/Post-employment)

In this month's Ethical Times, granting a series of entirely ethical and certainly legitimate requests are all the stand between you and untold wealth (or possibly an enforcement action): https://t.co/boytRun168

Can YOU help this public servant navigate a job search, while staying compliant with Chapter 68? Find out in this month's Public Service Puzzler: https://on.nyc.gov/308ku01

COIB Enforcement Thread for 7/24/2020 - Misuse of Resources

The COIB will meet on July 14 at 9:30 a.m. Due to the ongoing public health emergency, the public portion will be conducted remotely and may be accessed by Zoom and telephone upon request. To participate, contact the Board’s Special Counsel, Julia Lee, at [email protected].

How does our ethics law respond to the Coronavirus? Find out in this month's Ethical Times. https://on.nyc.gov/2Cih

COIB Enforcement Thread for 7/9/2020 (Vehicle Misuse)

COIB Enforcement Thread, 6/25/20