(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 50 days after the election (Dec. 25, 2024, or the next business day following a holiday), will result in a penalty of $100 per day for each day the statement is late. Requests for extension can be obtained from the Commonwealth Election Commission.
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 or SFI at the time of taking his or her oath of office. Deadline to file the SFI form for Calendar Year 2024 is before Inauguration Day. An extension granted for a Campaign Statement of Account does not apply to the SFI. The SFI can be obtained from the Office of the Public Auditor’s website at www.opacnmi.com/.
Free notary services for CSA and SFI are available at OPA. A valid government identification with photo must be presented.
Please be advised that OPA will be closed on Dec, 23, 2024, for its professional development workshop. OPA will resume operations on Dec. 24, 2024.
