Ethics and Lobbying, Independent Commission on

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Mission

The mission of the Independent Commission on Ethics and Lobbying is to promote public trust in government by ensuring compliance with the State's ethics and lobbying laws. The Independent Ethics Commission Reform Act of 2022 establishes the Commission and grants broad oversight over the executive and legislative branches of government.

Organization and Staffing

The Commission consists of five board members chosen by a selection committee consisting of the 15 state-accredited law school deans or their designees. Members shall serve four-year terms on a staggered and rotating basis. Commission members appoint an executive director who serves a four-year term and is responsible for carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Commission.

Budget Highlights

The FY 2023 Executive Budget recommends $5.6 million in All Funds appropriations and a projected workforce of 46 FTEs.

Program Highlights

The Commission has jurisdiction over executive and legislative officials and employees, candidates for statewide and legislative elected office, political party chairs, and lobbyists and their clients. The Commission requires all individuals and entities under its jurisdiction to take regular ethics and lobbying training. Additionally, the Commission reviews annual financial disclosure filings from state elected officials and legislative members for deficiency and conflicts. The Commission provides confidential advice and guidance to all individuals and entities under its jurisdiction and holds an annual public hearing to gain advice from external stakeholders relating to recommendations for legislative change.

ALL FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Category Available
FY 2022		 Appropriations
Recommended
FY 2023		 Change From
FY 2022		 Reappropriations
Recommended
FY 2023
State Operations 5,594,000 5,594,000 0 0
Total 5,594,000 5,594,000 0 0

ALL FUND TYPES
PROJECTED LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROGRAM
FILLED ANNUAL SALARIED POSITIONS
Program FY 2022
Estimated FTEs
03/31/22		 FY 2023
Estimated FTEs
03/31/23		 FTE Change
Public Ethics
General Fund 47 47 0
Total 47 47 0

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2022		 Recommended
FY 2023		 Change
General Fund 5,594,000 5,594,000 0
Total 5,594,000 5,594,000 0

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2022		 Recommended
FY 2023		 Change
Ethics and Lobbying
General Fund 0 5,594,000 5,594,000
Public Ethics
General Fund 5,594,000 0 (5,594,000)
Total 5,594,000 5,594,000 0

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service Regular
(Annual Salaried)
Amount Change Amount Change
Ethics and Lobbying 4,682,000 4,682,000 4,637,000 4,637,000
Public Ethics 0 (4,682,000) 0 (4,637,000)
Total 4,682,000 0 4,637,000 0
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Temporary Service
(Nonannual Salaried)		 Holiday/Overtime Pay
Amount Change Amount Change
Ethics and Lobbying 0 0 45,000 45,000
Public Ethics 0 0 0 (45,000)
Total 0 0 45,000 0

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Supplies and Materials
Amount Change Amount Change
Ethics and Lobbying 912,000 912,000 80,000 80,000
Public Ethics 0 (912,000) 0 (80,000)
Total 912,000 0 80,000 0
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Travel Contractual Services
Amount Change Amount Change
Ethics and Lobbying 40,000 40,000 742,000 742,000
Public Ethics 0 (40,000) 0 (742,000)
Total 40,000 0 742,000 0
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Equipment
Amount Change
Ethics and Lobbying 50,000 50,000
Public Ethics 0 (50,000)
Total 50,000 0

Note: Most recent estimates as of 05/11/2020

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