Non-Filer Procedures (Instructions for Filing Officers)

Late Notices

After any filing deadline has passed (including annual, assuming, leaving office statements), filing officers must send non-compliance notices to non-filers. This is not a discretionary duty. Written late notifications must be sent to non-filers within 15 days after a deadline (the earlier the better). If the filer still does not file, a second late notice should be sent within 30 days after a deadline. For your convenience, late notice templates are available online; however, you may use your preferred language. We advise adding a note to late filers’ accounts to document the date late notice(s) were sent for your audit trail. Alternatively, you can attach a copy of late notice(s) in the “Contact Log” on the filer’s dashboard. (Note: Filers cannot see your notes or contact log entries).

Enforcement Referral

Filing officers are no longer required to refer designated employees who have failed to file their outstanding Form 700 requirements (including assuming office, annual, and leaving office statements) to the San Francisco Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Division using the online complaint form. The Ethics Commission is able to track compliance using NetFile and will take action accordingly.