The State Ethics Commission administers and enforces the Commonwealth's financial disclosure and conflict-of-interest laws. The financial disclosure law requires that every candidate for state or county office, every elected state or county official, and certain designated state and county officials, who hold major policy-making positions, file an annual statement of financial interests. These statements are designed to identify any interest or association that may create a potential for conflict with an individual's official responsibilities.

The Commission renders written advisory opinions upon request for any of these officials regarding their duties under conflict-of-interest law. It also explains the conflict-of-interest and financial disclosure laws to those covered by them. The Commission prepares and distributes publications, sponsors conferences and seminars, publishes public versions of their opinions and major enforcement documents, and works in close cooperation with other agencies at all levels of government.

Budget Recommendations

The amount recommended for the State Ethics Commission includes an expansion of $50,000, which will allow the Commission to double the number of educational seminars it provides to state, county, and municipal officials.

Budgetary Direct Appropriations

STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
0900-0100	For the operation of the state ethics commission	1,279,468
	General Fund 50.00% Local Aid Fund 50.00%