The annual filing deadline for the 2022 Form 1 and Form 6 has passed. Automatic fines of $25 per day will accrue for filers whose forms are filed after September 1st. DON'T GET FINED - FILE NOW!
- The Commission's e-filing system (EFDMS) for Form 6 launched January 1, 2023.
- Filers must log into the system to complete and file their form or to securely transfer their form to their attorney or CPA for completion.
- The 2022 Form 6, 2023 Form 6F, and Form 6X must be filed electronically via the Electronic Financial Disclosure Management System (EFDMS).
- Any usernames and passwords utilized by filers last year will not work in 2023.
- Non-incumbent candidates who do not otherwise have a financial disclosure filing requirement must visit the e-filing launch page and click on the "I am a Candidate" button to register.
- Incumbent candidates and current officeholders running for a new Form 6 office must click on the "I am a Filer" button to log in, file, and print a verification of filing to provide to their qualifying officer.
Check this website frequently for the most up-to-date information. Questions? Call 850-488-7864.
Announcements
- Welcome to the official website of the Florida Commission on Ethics. We hope you will find it easier to navigate and locate information about Florida's Code of Ethics. Use the tabs to navigate the site for information on recent decisions of the Commission, financial disclosure filings, training, and complaints.
- Click here to view confirm form receipt or to find out where to file your disclosure form. From the link, you can search by filer name or filer agency, as well as view Form 6 disclosures on file with the Commission.
- The October 20 Commission meeting materials and agenda are now available.
- On May 12, 2023, CS/CS/SB 774 (Chapter No. 2023-49) was signed into law, with most of its provisions becoming effective upon the Governor’s signature. The legislation received overwhelming support in the Senate and the House, with the Senate bill sponsored by Senator Brodeur and the House bill sponsored by Representative Roach. The legislation included several recommendations of the Commission, including an increase in the maximum civil penalty for ethics law violations to $20,000, which is double the amount the Commission could previously recommend. Another significant change to the ethics laws is a requirement for mayors and city commissioners/councilmembers to file a Form 6 Full and Public Disclosure of Financial Interests rather than the more limited Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests, annually, beginning in 2024. The Commission is grateful for the support of this legislation by Senate President Passidomo and House Speaker Renner in the 2023 session.
- The lobbying and post-officeholding restrictions in Amendment 12, passed by Florida voters in 2018, became effective December 31, 2022. The Florida Legislature passed implementing legislation in CS/HB 7001 and 7003 (See 2022-140 and 2022-141 L.O.F.). Officials with questions about the application of the new prohibition should contact the Commission to request an opinion.
- View fines accrued for failure to file or timely file Form 1 or Form 6 for the 2012 to 2021 form years.
- Each year, the Commission makes recommendations for legislation in an effort to improve Florida's Code of Ethics and its enforcement. View the 2024 Legislative Recommendations.
- The Commission has published its 2022 Annual Report to the Florida Legislature. The publication of this document is intended to inform the Legislature and the public of the Commission's work during the 2022 calendar year.
- View the current list of individuals referred to collection agencies for failure to pay automatic fines accrued as a result of non-filed or late-filed annual financial disclosure forms.
Important Dates
- July 3 – Annual Form 1 and Form 6 deadline
- September 1 – Form 1 and Form 6 fine grace period ends
- September 2 – Automatic fines $25/day accrue for late disclosure filings
- October 20 - Commission meeting agenda and meeting materials
- December 1 - Commission meeting
Electronic Filing System
- Invitations to register were emailed on June 23 to any Form 6 filer who had not yet registered in the e-filing system.
- Filers must log into the system to complete and file their form or to securely transfer their form to their attorney or CPA for completion.
- The 2022 Form 6, 2023 Form 6F, and Form 6X must be filed electronically via the Electronic Financial Disclosure Management System (EFDMS).
- Any usernames and passwords utilized by filers last year will not work in 2023.
- The recording of the June 7, 2023 webinar overview of EFDMS is now available.
- Non-incumbent candidates who do not otherwise have a financial disclosure filing requirement must visit the e-filing launch page and click on the "I am a Candidate" button to register.
- Incumbent candidates and current officeholders running for a new Form 6 office must click on the "I am a Filer" button to log in, file, and print a verification of filing to provide to their qualifying officer.
The Commission's e-filing system (EFDMS) for Form 6 launched January 1, 2023.
Check this website frequently for the most up-to-date information. Questions? Call 850-488-7864.