The Pennsylvania 2018 Statement of Financial Interest is a form used by public officials and employees of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to disclose financial interests. It is an annual filing requirement for any individual who holds or is a candidate for any office of the Commonwealth, including state, county, and local officials. This statement is filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State and is available for public inspection. It is designed to ensure that public officials are acting in the public’s best interest and not using their office to gain personal financial benefits. The Pennsylvania 2018 Statement of Financial Interest consists of two types of forms: an initial filing form and an amendment form. The initial filing form is used to report all financial interests held by the filer at the time of filing. This includes any financial interests held in a business, partnership, trust, or other entity and any real estate holdings. The amendment form is used to report any changes in financial interests during the course of the year. The Pennsylvania 2018 Statement of Financial Interest must be filed by any individual who holds or is a candidate for any office of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including state, county, and local officials. The forms are due each year on May 1 and must be filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State. The information required by the form is used to ensure that public officials are not using their office to gain personal financial benefits.