The Form 700 provides transparency and ensures accountability in two ways: It provides necessary information to the public about an official's personal financial interests to ensure that officials are making decisions in the best interest of the public and not enhancing their personal finances.
Form 700 is the tool used by public officials to disclose their financial interests that may be affected by their public official decisions. This ensures that the public is aware of a public official's financial interests and also reminds the public official of potential conflicts.
Who Files the Form 700? State and local government agencies must adopt a conflict of interest code. The codes designates positions within the agency that make or participate in making governmental decisions. Individuals in these positions file Form 700.
Every elected official and public employee who makes or participates in making governmental decisions is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests, also known as the Form 700. The Form 700 provides transparency and ensures accountability in governmental decisions.
A Statement of Economic Interest (FORM 700) is a state form on which state and local government officials publicly disclose their personal assets and income that may be materially affected by their official acts.
Report: Investments, interests in real property, and business positions held on the effective date of the code or amendment must be reported. In addition, income (including loans, gifts, and travel payments) received during the 12 months prior to the effective date of the code or amendment.
Interest on bonds, mutual funds, CDs, and demand deposits of $10 or more is taxable. Taxable interest is taxed just like ordinary income. Payors must file Form 1099-INT and send a copy to the recipient by January 31 each year. Interest income must be documented on Schedule B of IRS Form 1040.
The Form 700 provides transparency and ensures accountability in two ways: It provides necessary information to the public about an official's personal financial interests to ensure that officials are making decisions in the best interest of the public and not enhancing their personal finances.
FILING A FORM 700: Go to FPPC.ca >File a Form 700 > Access Log On Page Here > Click Here to File Electronically.
Economic Interest means a person's right to income, losses, deductions, credit, or similar benefits from a company, but does not include any other rights of a member, including voting rights or participation in management. Seen in 50 SEC filings.