Form Ds De 12 PDF Details

In the realm of political campaigns and financial transparency, the DS-DE 12 form stands as a crucial document, primarily serving as a Campaign Treasurer's Report Summary. This form, rigorously structured for clarity and accountability, is intended for wide-ranging use, including by candidates, political committees (PCs), electioneering communication organizations (ECOs), party executive committees (PTYs), and individuals engaged in independent expenditures or electioneering communications. It meticulously records various financial aspects, such as contributions, both cash and in-kind, loans, expenditures, and other monetary transactions within a specified reporting period. The form demands detailed information about the entity's name, address, and identification number, alongside checking boxes that denote any significant changes, such as disbandment or a cessation of further reports. A unique feature is the provision for specifying the type of report being filed - original, amendment, or special election report, which ensures an organized record-keeping process. The DS-DE 12 form mandates certifications to uphold the integrity and accuracy of the reported information, marking a first degree misdemeanor for any falsification. This underlines the form's role in promoting transparency and honesty in financial dealings within the political and electoral framework. Instructions accompanying the form provide critical guidance on correctly filling out the information, highlighting its importance in maintaining a fair and transparent electoral process.

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CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT SUMMARY

(1)

 

OFFICE USE ONLY

 

 

 

Name

(2)

Address (number and street)

City, State, Zip Code

Check here if address has changed

(3) ID Number:

(4)Check appropriate box(es):

Candidate

Office Sought:

Political Committee (PC)

Electioneering Communications Org. (ECO)

Party Executive Committee (PTY)

Independent Expenditure (IE) (also covers an individual making electioneering communications)

Check here if PC or ECO has disbanded Check here if PTY has disbanded

Check here if no other IE or EC reports will be filed

Cover Period: From

Original

 

 

 

 

(5) Report Identifiers

 

 

 

/

 

/

 

To

/

 

/

 

Report Type:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amendment

 

 

Special Election Report

 

 

(6)Contributions This Report

Cash & Checks

$

 

,

 

,

 

.

Loans

$

 

,

 

,

 

.

Total Monetary

$

,

,

.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In-Kind

$

 

,

 

,

 

.

(7)Expenditures This Report

Monetary

Expenditures $ , , .

Transfers to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office Account

$

,

,

.

Total Monetary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

,

,

.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8)Other Distributions

$

 

,

 

,

 

.

(9)TOTAL Monetary Contributions To Date

(10)TOTAL Monetary Expenditures To Date

$

 

,

 

,

 

.

$ , , .

(11) Certification

It is a first degree misdemeanor for any person to falsify a public record (ss. 839.13, F.S.)

I certify that I have examined this report and it is true, correct, and complete:

(Type name)

Individual (only for IE

Treasurer

Deputy Treasurer

or electioneering comm.)

X

Signature

(Type name)

Candidate

Chairperson (only for PC and PTY)

X

Signature

DS-DE 12 (Rev. 11/13)

SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for Campaign Treasurer’s Report Summary

(1)Name: full name of the candidate, political committee, party executive committee, electioneering communications organization, or individual making an independent expenditure or electioneering communication.

(2)Address: the full address or post office box, city, state, and zip code.

Check the box if the address has changed since the last report filed.

(3)ID Number: identification number assigned by the filing officer.

(4)Check the appropriate box(es).

(5)Report Identifiers

Cover Period: the dates this report covers (i.e., From 1/1/15 To 1/31/55). Important: use the appropriate cover period dates as published by the filing officer.

Report Type: refer to the filing officer’s calendar of reporting dates for the correct codes to be used for each reporting period. If report is for a special election add “S” in front of the report code (i.e., SG3).

Check one of the appropriate boxes:

Original: first report filed for this reporting period.

Amendment: must summarize only contributions/fund transfers and expenditures/distributions being reported as additions or deletions. Read instructions for sequence numbers and amendment types on the back of Forms DS-DE 13A and 14A.

Special Election Report: Important: once a special election report is filed, the entity is required to file all remaining reports due for the special election.

(6)Contributions This Report:

Cash and Checks: total amount for this reporting period.

Loans: total amount for this reporting period.

Total Monetary: sum of Cash and Checks and Loans.

In-Kind: the fair market value of the in-kind contribution at the time it is given for this reporting period.

(7)Expenditures This Report:

Monetary Expenditures: total amount of monetary expenditures for this reporting period.

Transfers to Office Account: total amount transferred to an office account by elected candidates only.

Total Monetary: sum of Monetary Expenditures and Transfers to Office Account.

(8)Other Distributions: the total amount of goods and services contributed to a candidate or other committee by a PC, ECO, or PTY.

(9)TOTAL Monetary Contributions To Date: the amount of total monetary contributions to date. Candidates keep cumulative totals from the time the campaign depository is opened through the termination report.

(10)TOTAL Monetary Expenditures To Date: the amount of total monetary expenditures to date. Candidates keep cumulative totals from the time the campaign depository is opened through the termination report.

(11)Type or print the required officer’s name and have them sign the report:

Candidate report: treasurer and candidate must sign.

PC report: treasurer and chairperson must sign.

PTY report: treasurer and chairperson must sign.

ECO report: organization’s treasurer must sign.

IE or EC report: individual must sign (this applies when an individual acts alone to make these expenditures)

AMENDMENT REPORTS: An amendment report summary should summarize only contributions, expenditures, distributions, & fund transfers being reported as additions or deletions. Read the instructions for the sequence number & amendment type fields on the back of forms DS-DE 13, 14, 14A and 94.

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