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Legislative Inspector General

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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).

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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.

Bipartisan ethics advisory body
Comprehensive lobbying compliance oversight
Annual financial disclosure management for legislators and candidates

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.

Credentials & Certifications

Graduate of Youngstown State University
Graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Member of the Council On Government Ethics Laws
Member of the Ohio Investigators Association

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee (JLEC)? +

JLEC advises Ohio's legislative branch on ethics, conflicts of interest, and financial disclosure, and investigates ethics complaints.

How do lobbyists register in Ohio? +

Lobbyists and their employers must register with the Office of the Legislative Inspector General (OLIG) through the Ohio Lobbying Activity Center (OLAC) and submit tri-annual activity and expenditure reports.

What is the role of the Office of the Legislative Inspector General (OLIG)? +

OLIG serves as the ethics advisory office for Ohio's legislative branch and oversees lobbying compliance to ensure a transparent and lawful lobbying process.

When are financial disclosure statements due? +

Financial disclosure statements for legislators, candidates, and designated employees are filed annually, with the 2025 statement accessible starting January 1, 2026.

What is the significance of the 2026 National Conference Guidance? +

The guidance provides instructions for attending national organization meetings or conferences, ensuring compliance with Ohio's lobbying and ethics regulations.

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Location

Location of Legislative Inspector General, 100 E Broad St #1910, Columbus, OH 43215 · View on Google Maps

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