Professional Report

Contents

1. Why File?

2. Who Files?

3. Deadlines

4. Fees and Penalties

i.

Late Filings

ii.

Failing to File

iii.

False Filings

5. Attaching Information to a Previously Filed Statement

6. Frequently Asked Questions

Why File?

The General Assembly has included financial disclosure as a central requirement in the Ethics Law since it was enacted in 1974. The annual financial disclosure requirement serves two related goals: 1. It reminds public officials and employees of their financial interests to help them avoid conflicts of interest; and 2. It promotes public confidence in the integrity of government by providing citizens with information about those who serve them.

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Who Files?

Some elected officials, public employees, and appointees to public position are required to file disclosure statements.

These elected officials are required to file disclosure statements:

 Statewide elected office holders;  County elected office holders:  City elected officer holders; and  School district and educational service center governing board members in districts or ESCs with more than 12,000.