(OPA) — According to 1 CMC § 6424, all certified candidates must file a detailed “Campaign Statement of Account.” This itemized financial statement, prepared with the advice and co-signature of the candidate’s treasurer, must show the specific source(s), name(s) of contributor(s), and amount(s) of contributions and expenses.
The Office of the Public Auditor is mandated by law to receive the filing of such statements. Pursuant to the law, failure to file a complete, signed, dated and verified statement by 50 days after the election, shall subject you to a fine of up to $100 per day for each date the statement is late.
The Campaign Statement of Account form, suggested reports, and supporting schedules are available on the Commonwealth Election Commission’s website at www.votecnmi.gov.mp/.
In addition, pursuant to 1 CMC § 8511 (c), elected officials shall file a statement of financial interest at the time of taking his or her oath of office. Deadline to file your Statement of Financial Interest or SFI form for Calendar Year 2022 is before Inauguration Day scheduled for January 9, 2023. An extension granted for a Campaign Statement of Account does not apply to the SFI. The SFI can be obtained on the Office of the Public Auditor’s website at www.opacnmi.com/.
OPA will provide free notary services. A valid photo identification must be provided.
Notary service schedule
Saipan
Office of the Public Auditor
Monday through Friday (Except legal holidays) 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rota
Rota Mayor’s Office (Conference Room)
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tinian
Tinian Mayor’s Office (Conference Room)
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
