What is a reportable?
A "reportable source" is a source with which the CSU (or campus) might do business/invest funds.
- Depends on the CSU Disclosure Categories assigned to the person's position
- $50 or more
Gifts between the $50 threshold and the annual gift limit must be reported. The annual calendar year gift limit (per the FPPC) is $470 (2017-2018 limit). This means, in general, we are NOT able to accept gifts (including travel) that exceed the gift limit, even if it is beneficial to the university. This applies to state employees whether or not the employee is in a designated position.
The Disclosure Category determines what is reportable for your position...
| May be Reportable | Form 700 Schedule | Non-Reportable |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks, including those held in an IRA or a 401K | Schedule A-1 | Insurance policies, government bonds, diversified mutual funds (or similar) and investments held in certain retirement accounts |
| Business entities, sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, corporations, and trusts | Schedule A-2 | Savings and checking accounts and annuities |
| Rental property in the jurisdiction | Schedule B | Personal residence |
| Non-governmental salaries of public official and spouse/registered domestic partner | Schedule C | Governmental salary |
| Gifts from reportable source | Schedule D | Gifts from family members |
| Travel payments from reportable source | Schedule E | Travel paid by your government agency |
You must read the disclosure categories for your position to determine if you have a reportable source.
Consider Travel Payments
Questions to answer:
- What is the source of payment?
- Value provided (e.g., speech)?
- Reasonably related to CSU business?
- Limited duration?
- Travel costs conform with CSU Travel policy?
Questions?
If you have a question regarding specific situations, please call the California’s Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) toll-free at 866-275-3772 or visit their Website at http://www.fppc.ca.gov/.
Need Help?
- Contact the campus COI filing officer [Beverly Gentry for Form 700] at coi@csuchico.edu, (530) 898-6771.
- Conflict of Interest Prevention
- Form 700 Introduction
- Form 700U Introduction
- Gifts to Agency
- Training: CSU Conflicts of Interest