Legislative Inspector General
The Joint Legislative Ethics Committee (JLEC) advises Ohio's legislative branch on ethics, conflicts of interest, and financial disclosure, with its administrative office being the Office of the Legislative Inspector General (OLIG).
About
The Joint Legislative Ethics Committee (JLEC) is the bipartisan ethics advisory body for Ohio's legislative branch, advising on ethics, conflicts of interest, and financial disclosure. Its administrative office, the Office of the Legislative Inspector General (OLIG), oversees lobbying compliance and provides ethics guidance to legislators, employees, and candidates.
JLEC issues advisory opinions, investigates ethics complaints, and recommends sanctions, while OLIG ensures a transparent and lawful lobbying process for over 1,500 registered Ohio lobbyists.
Services
Ethics Advisory Services
Provides legal advice and guidance to prevent ethics violations for Ohio General Assembly members and legislative employees.
Lobbying Compliance Oversight
Ensures compliance with Ohio's lobbying laws, including registration, reporting, and transparency of lobbying activities.
Financial Disclosure Management
Manages the filing and oversight of financial disclosure statements for legislators, candidates, and designated employees.