Fact Sheet Library
The FPPC maintains numerous fact sheets to provide quick and easily understood information on a variety of subjects involving the Political Reform Act (the "Act"). Listed below are all of the FPPC fact sheets which are designed to answer some of the most commonly asked questions, provide examples, and offer advice on particular sections of the Act. Of course, not every single situation can be covered, so these fact sheets are general in nature.
Behested Payments
- Behested Payment Report (Form 803) Fact Sheet
- Behested Payment Reporting - Charitable Solicitations in a Crisis Fact Sheet
Campaigns and Committees
- AB 571: Local Contribution Limits Fact Sheet
- California State Contribution Limits Chart
- Campaign Activity FAQ
- Campaign Basics Fact Sheet
- Committee Naming Requirements Fact Sheet
- County Central Committees for Local Candidates Fact Sheet
- Cryptocurrency Contributions Fact Sheet
- Form T10 Instructions
- Funding for a Candidate’s “Inauguration Event” Fact Sheet
- Limited Liability Company (LLC) Contributions and Expenditures Fact Sheet
- Local Candidate/Committee Checklist
- Multipurpose Organizations Reporting Political Spending Fact Sheet
- Sponsored Committee Qualification and Naming Requirements Fact Sheet
- Terminating Your Committee Fact Sheet
- Voluntary Expenditure Ceilings Chart
Conflicts of Interest and Section 1090
- An Overview of Conflicts of Interest
- A Quick Guide to Section 1090
- An Overview of Section 1090 and FPPC Advice
Conflict of Interest Codes
- How to Amend a Multi-County Agency’s Conflict of Interest Code Fact Sheet
- Multi-County Agency Conflict of Interest Code Amendment Internal Checklist
- How to Amend a State Agency’s Conflict of Interest Code Fact Sheet
- State Agency Conflict of Interest Code Amendment Internal Checklist
Gifts and Travel
- College Scholarship Fact Sheet
- Local Limitations and Restrictions on Gifts, Honoraria, Travel and Loans Fact Sheet
- State Limitations and Restrictions on Gifts, Honoraria, Travel and Loans Fact Sheet
- Travel for a Public Purpose Paid for by a 501(c)(3) or Government Entity Fact Sheet
Leaving Government Service
- Leaving Local Government Employment Fact Sheet
- Leaving State Government Employment Fact Sheet
- Revolving Door Provisions for Former CalPERS and CalSTRS Officials Fact Sheet
Lobbying
- AB 1743 – Placement Agents: Lobbying Disclosure Requirements Fact Sheet
- AB 1743 – Placement Agents: Lobbying Registration Requirements Fact Sheet
- Lobbying FAQ
- Lobbying: Other Payments to Influence Fact Sheet
New Laws
Pay-to-Play (Section 84308)
- 2023 Changes to Section 84308 Fact Sheet
- A Quick Guide for Officers and Section 84308
- A Quick Guide for Parties, Participants, Agents and Section 84308
Political Advertising
- Political Advertisement Disclosures Fact Sheet
- 1. Communications by Candidate Committees for their own Election
- 2. Independent Expenditure Ads on Candidates (except ads by candidates and political party committees)
- 3. Independent Expenditure Ads on Ballot Measures (except ads by candidates and political party committees)
- 4. Independent Expenditure Ads on Ballot Measures by Candidates and Political Party Committees
- 5. Independent Expenditure Ads on Candidates by Candidates and Political Party Committees
- 6. All Non-Independent Expenditure Ads (except ads by candidates and political party committees)
- 7. All Non-Independent Expenditure Ads by Candidates and Political Party Committees
Recall Elections
San Bernardino City and County Candidates
- San Bernardino City: Candidate Checklist
- San Bernardino City: Recordkeeping Requirements Fact Sheet
- San Bernardino City/County: A Guide for What to Keep for FPPC Audit
- San Bernardino County: Candidate Checklist
- San Bernardino County: Candidate and Treasurer PowerPoint Presentation
- San Bernardino County: Incumbent Candidate FAQ
- San Bernardino County: Recordkeeping Requirements Fact Sheet
Statements of Economic Interest (Form 700)
- Form 700 Disclosure FAQ
- Form 700 Reference Pamphlet
- Expanded SEI Fact Sheet
- SEI Filing Officer Duties Fact Sheet