Fair Political Practices Commission

The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has primary responsibility for the impartial and effective administration of the Political Reform Act. The mission of the Act is to serve as the legal bedrock of governmental ethics in California. It regulates: 

• Campaign Finance
• Financial Conflicts of Interest by Public Officials
• Lobbyist Registration and Reporting
• Post-Governmental Employment
• Political Mass Mailings at Public Expense
• Gifts and Honoraria given to Public Officials and Candidates

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Beginning January 1, 2021, AB2151 requires local government agencies to post campaign statements and reports on their agency’s website, within 72 hours of each applicable filing deadline, if they are filed in paper format. If the final day of the 72-hour period is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the period is extended to the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday. Before posting, the local filing officer shall redact the street name and building number of the persons or entity representatives listed on any statement, report, or document, or any bank account number required to be disclosed by the filer.