Public Ethics Commission

The Public Ethics Commission is an independent commission made up of Oakland residents and charged with ensuring fairness, openness, honesty and integrity in Oakland City government. Our objective is to make sure Oakland public officials and government decision-making processes operate in a fair and unbiased manner, to promote transparency in Oakland government, and to promote public trust in our local political system. The Commission's duties include ensuring compliance with the City of Oakland's government ethics, campaign finance, transparency, and lobbyist registration laws.

The Public Ethics Commission office is open weekdays, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Visitors are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment by emailing ethicscommission@oaklandca.gov to ensure the proper staff members are available.

Upcoming/Recent Meetings

Meeting Calendar

News and Updates

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Report a Problem

The Commission has authority to impose penalties for violations of ethics laws, campaign finance laws, and lobbyist registration requirements.

Transparency and Disclosure

State and local disclosure laws are one tool to prevent conflicts of interest with City officials' public duties by shining light on their personal interests. The Public Ethics Commission acts as filing officer for financial disclosure statements filed by candidates, political committees, lobbyists, and designated City employees and officials. Disclosure statements are public records and are available for review online.

Resources

Resources to help City staff, public officials, candidates, lobbyists, contractors doing business with Oakland, and other organizations understand and comply with government integrity laws.

Limited Public Financing Program

Resources for candidates participating in the Limited Public Financing program.

Get Training

View resources and upcoming training opportunities for candidates, treasurers, committees, Form 700 filers.

Special Projects and Reports

Please view our full list of Publications, Projects, and Reports at the following link.

About

The Public Ethics Commission is an independent commission made up of Oakland residents and charged with ensuring fairness, openness, honesty and integrity in Oakland City government.

Our objective is to make sure Oakland public officials and government decision-making processes operate in a fair and unbiased manner, to promote transparency in Oakland government, and to promote public trust in our local political system.

The Commission's duties include ensuring compliance with the City of Oakland's government ethics, campaign finance, transparency, and lobbyist registration laws

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Address

1 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Room 104, Oakland, CA 94612

Phone Numbers

Email Address

Open Hours

Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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