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State Ethics Commission

The State Ethics Commission is an independent state agency that administers and enforces the provisions of the conflict of interest law and financial disclosure law.

Announcements

Applications are being accepted for a Special Investigator position

The Commission seeks candidates for the full-time position of Special Investigator to conduct investigations into alleged violations of the conflict of interest law and the financial disclosure law.
Apply for the position

Registrations are being accepted for the  September 23rd and December 2nd in-house seminars

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission's office is closed to the public, and educational seminars are being offered via Zoom. Please contact David Giannotti at David.Giannotti@mass.gov to schedule a seminar for your agency or municipality or to inquire about the seminars.
Register for the September 23rd seminar
Register for the December 2nd seminar

State Ethics Commission issues reminder on use of public resources for political purposes

The Commission reminds state, county, and municipal employees that the conflict of interest law generally prohibits the use of public resources in connection with political campaigns or other private political activity.
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State Ethics Commission warns public employees not to use their official positions to improperly obtain COVID-19 vaccinations

The Commission reminds all state, county, and municipal employees that using their official positions to gain unwarranted early access to COVID-19 vaccinations for themselves or others may violate the conflict of interest law.
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Request conflict of interest law advice
Request conflict of interest law advice 
Complete conflict of interest law training
Complete conflict of interest law training 
File or view Statements of Financial Interests
File or view Statements of Financial Interests 
Learn about the conflict of interest law
Learn about the conflict of interest law 
File or view conflict of interest disclosure forms
File or view conflict of interest disclosure forms 

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Address

1 Ashburton Place, 6th floor, Room 619, Boston, MA 02108
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Phone

Main (617) 371-9500

Open M-F 9am-5pm

Online

Staff Contact Information 
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Fax

Legal Division (617) 723-5851
Enforcement Division (617) 723-4086

Who we serve

The State Ethics Commission serves the public by fostering integrity in government. The independent agency provides free advice to all public employees on the conflict of interest law, and civilly enforces this law. You can contact the Commission to obtain legal advice, file a complaint, obtain a statement of financial interest or conflict of interest law disclosure form, or complete statutory conflict of interest law requirements.

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File or view Statements of Financial Interests (SFI)  File or view conflict of interest law disclosure forms  Learn more with educational seminars and materials  Read laws, regulations, legal opinions and decisions  Read public information, press releases, and meeting notices  Public records requests for the State Ethics Commission 

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