Ethics & Good Government

The Office of Ethics & Good Government was created by City Council Ordinance No. 413-2021 (enacted October 27, 2021).  The mission of this Office is to support the City’s culture of education, training, and compliance in ethics, conflict of interest, and campaign contribution matters.

This Office is responsible for implementing the recommendations of the Economic Development Reform Panel.  It maintains a "City Business List" to bolster transparency in economic development.  It oversees the "Ethics, Fraud, Waste & Abuse" Hotline and investigates complaints.  It facilitates mandatory trainings on Ohio ethics law for all City officials and staff.  It also provides support to the Cincinnati Election Commission.

To contact the Office of Ethics & Good Government, please call 513-352-4519 or send an email to Ethics@cincinnati-oh.gov.