Financial
disclosure
“Always do what is right. It will gratify most of the
people, and astound the rest.” - Mark Twain
Financial
disclosure by public officials in Ohio.
Executive
City, county, state elected officials and candidates, school board
members and candidates, superintendents, treasurers, business
managers and other state administrative officials are required to
file annual financial disclosure statements with the Ohio Ethics
Commission.
In general, public officials are required to disclose:
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All sources
of income
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Investments
worth more than $1,000
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Businesses
in which the official is an officer or board member
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Sources of
travel expenses incurred in connection with official duties
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Sources of
meals, food, and beverages aggregating more than $100 incurred in
connection with official duties
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Sources of
gifts worth more than $75
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Ohio real
estate investments
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Creditors
and debtors of over $1,000
These filings are available to the public with the exception of
uncompensated members of state boards and commissions, and school
district superintendents, treasurers, and business managers. The
Ethics Commission reviews the forms, and portions that show possible
conflicts are public record. Recent filings can be obtained by
requesting a copy in person at the office of the Ohio Ethics
Commission. There is no charge.
General Assembly
Judiciary
Expenditures
made by lobbyists in Ohio.
Executive lobbyists
Legislative lobbyists
Individuals who lobby the legislature must register with the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee. Legislative
lobbyists must file a Financial Transaction Statement disclosing
joint ownership of property of a business between the lobbyist or
member of his/her family and a member of the General Assembly, member
of the Controlling Board, the Governor, the director of a department
or any member of the staff of a public officer or employee.
Retirement system lobbyists
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