This page pertains to Form 700 filings due in 2020. If you are looking for information about filings due in 2021, please see this page.
Important Update: The deadline to file the Annual Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) and to complete the Ethics and Sunshine Training requirements has been extended from April 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020 due to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Learn More.
Public economic interest filings by City officers and designated employees support transparent and accountable local government.
It’s time for City officers and designated employees to file their Annual Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). These public filings help officials and employees monitor their financial interests, identify when those interests might conflict with their government actions, and take steps to avoid conflicts of interests. City officers and designated employees are required to file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700 (covering the period January 1 to December 31, 2019) with their filing officers by Monday, June 1, 2020. City officers are also required to complete the Ethics and Sunshine Ordinance training online by Monday, June 1, 2020. Please note that there is no provision in the law to extend the filing deadlines.
Per San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code Section 3.1-102.5(c), members of City boards or commissions who have failed to file Form 700 and/or the Ethics and Sunshine Ordinance Training declaration form by the applicable filing deadline are disqualified from participating in or voting on matters listed on their boards’ and commissions’ meeting agendas until the filing requirements are met.
The following sections summarize the filing requirements and deadlines for:
- Elected Officials, Department Heads, Board Members and Commissioners
- Designated Employees
- Filing Officers
FILING DEADLINES
- E-file the FPPC Form 700 by Monday, June 1 2020.
- Complete Ethics and Sunshine Ordinance training online through NetFile, and e-file the Ethics and Sunshine Ordinance Declaration Form by Monday, June 1 2020.
RESOURCES
- Filer Training Presentation
- Learn more about how to file Form 700 and the filing deadlines.
- Have questions about your NetFile account? Visit account setup page to learn about password reset. If you forgot your user ID, contact your Filing Officer or the Ethics Commission.
- Learn more about Ethics and Sunshine training requirements.
KEY REMINDERS
- If you assumed office between October 1 2019 & March 31 2020 and filed an assuming office Form 700 then you do not need to file annual Form 700 in 2020.
- Report only what is required in Form 700 based on your disclosure category. Review the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code Sec. 3.1-103 to find your disclosure category.
- Electronically filed Form 700 statements are available to the public at Form 700 Online Database.
FILING DEADLINE
- File FPPC Form 700 on paper with your department’s filing officer no later than Monday, June 1 2020 or an earlier date identified by your department’s filing officer.
RESOURCES
- Filer Training Presentation
- Learn more about how to file Form 700 and the filing deadlines.
- If you need assistance contact your department’s Filing Officer or the Ethics Commission.
KEY REMINDERS
- If you assumed office between October 1 2019 & March 31 2020 and filed an assuming office Form 700 then you do not need to file annual Form 700 in 2020.
- Report only what is required in Form 700 based on your disclosure category. Review your department’s Code in the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code Sec. 3.1-100 to 3.1-510 (click on your department’s section) to find your disclosure category.
- Form 700 statements filed on paper are retained with departmental filing officers and are accessible to the public on request.
FILING DEADLINES
- File Certification of Delivery with the Ethics Commission by Monday, March 16 2020.
- File Filing Officer Report with the Ethics Commission. Filing deadline to be determined.
RESOURCES
- Visit Filing Officer Duties page for step-by-step instructions.
- Filing Officer Training Presentation
Late Fees and Enforcement
Statements filed late are subject to a late fee of $10 per day up to a maximum of $100. Names of late filers and non-filers may be disclosed publicly on the Ethics Commission website. Failure to file a Form 700 is also subject to possible enforcement actions. Learn more about Late Filing and Enforcement.
Need More Guidance?
Ethics Commission Staff is available to assist you with any questions regarding filing requirements. Please contact us if you need individual assistance: San Francisco Ethics Commission, 25 Van Ness Ave, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102 – (415) 252-3100 – ethics.commission@sfgov.org.