Frequently Asked Questions

• Is there a Notary at the Office of Campaign Finance?
• What is the filing deadline for Financial Disclosure Statements (FDS)?
• Who determines whether I am required to file a Financial Disclosure Statement?
• What kinds of investigations does the Office of Campaign Finance conduct?
• After picking up nominating petitions, how many days do I have before I am required to file my candidacy with the Office of Campaign Finance?
• Are lobbyists who lobby the Congress and Capitol Hill required to register with the DC Office of Campaign Finance?
• May I obtain a copy of the financial reports filed by the Mayor and members of the Council?
• Are campaign contributions tax deductible?
• Does the Office of Campaign Finance regulate the removal of campaign posters in the city?
• Does a campaign treasurer need a Federal Tax Identification Number to open a bank account for a campaign?
• How may I obtain an OCF Interpretative Opinion on a matter?
• How may I initiate an OCF investigation?
• Does OCF have the authority to conduct audits of candidates and/or political committee?
• Does a partnership have a contribution limitation for election campaigns and citizen-service programs?
• Does a closely-held and/or limited liability corporation have a contribution limitation for election campaigns and citizen-service programs?
• Does a loan or advance made by a candidate or member of the immediate family of a candidate to a campaign constitutes a “loan” where there is no evidence of a written instruction which fully discloses the terms, conditions and parties to the loan or advance?
• How long reports and statements other than lobbyist activity reports should be maintained?
• Are there limitations on the use of surplus campaign funds?
• Is there an over-all campaign contributions limitation?