The Illinois Financial Disclosure Statement-Confidential is a document used by individuals who are running for public office, or who are appointed or elected to a public office in the state of Illinois. It is designed to provide the public with information about the candidate's or public officer's financial interests, and to ensure that the public officer holds no conflicts of interest that could influence their actions in office. The Illinois Financial Disclosure Statement-Confidential must be filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections by the filing deadline before an individual can be placed on the ballot or elected to public office. There are two types of Illinois Financial Disclosure Statement-Confidential. The first is for candidates running for office, and the second is for appointed or elected public officers. Both forms require the filer to disclose information about their financial interests, including their income, investments, liabilities, and any relationships with business entities. The forms also require disclosure of any gifts received that exceed a certain dollar amount, and any income received from out of state sources. Both forms must be signed and notarized, and are subject to penalties for false information or failure to file.