• Correct any inaccuracies and omissions in campaign statements of which the candidate is aware, and check and correct any information on campaign statements which a person of reasonable prudence would question based on all the surrounding circumstances. • Ensure that the treasurer is exercising all reasonable diligence in the performance of his or her duties. • Take whatever steps are necessary to replace the treasurer or raise the treasurer’s performance to required standards if the candidate or officeholder knows, or has reason to know, that the treasurer is not exercising all reasonable diligence in the performance of his or her duties. • Perform with due care any other tasks assumed in connection with the raising, spending, or recording of campaign funds insofar as such tasks relate to the accuracy of information entered on campaign statements. Education The FPPC provides educational seminars and webinars for candidates and treasurers. In addition, there are several instructive materials available on the website. Candidates and treasurers may also seek advice from FPPC staff by calling the toll-free advice line (866-275-3772) or e-mailing questions to advice@fppc.ca.gov.
Failure to File or Late Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements May Result in a Fine!
Filing deadlines for campaign statements may not be extended unless the deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or an official State holiday, to which the deadline is then extended to the next business day. This extension does not apply to Form 497 or Form 496 reports. Such reports must be filed within 24 hours regardless of the day of the week. Form 496 and 497 must either be faxed to 949-724-6188, by personal delivery, electronically filed through the City’s campaign finance disclosure e-filing system (NetFile), or sent by guaranteed overnight service within twenty-four (24) hours. Late statements are subject to a $10 per day late fine. Campaign Statements (Form 470, 460) are to be filed electronically through the City’s campaign finance disclosure e-filing system (NetFile), by personal delivery, or first- class mail unless otherwise noted. Form 470 and Form 460, which contains thirty (30) pages or less, may be faxed to 949-724-6188, provided that the exact original (a copy containing an original signature of the candidate/committee treasurer) and the required copies are sent by first-class mail or by guaranteed overnight delivery service within twenty-four (24) hours of the filing deadline.
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