Conflict of Interest Code Updates

The California Political Reform Act requires certain state and local government officials to publicly disclose their private economic interests on an official Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) form and that all government employees disqualify themselves from participating in decisions in which they have a personal financial interest. A conflict of interest code lists the position titles of those employees or officials (designated position) in an organization who are required to provide personal financial information, assigns disclosure categories to these positions, and indicates the types of economic interest which must be reported, such as investments, interests in real estate, or sources of income or gifts.

The Department of Justice revises its conflict of interest code every two years and submits it to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) for approval. The FPPC is the state body that administers, interprets and enforces the California Political Reform Act. The FPPC submits revisions to its conflict of interest code to the Department of Justice for approval. An agency's conflict of interest code has the force of law and any violation of the code by a designated employee is deemed a violation of the California Political Reform Act.

On October 22, 2021, the Department sent notice of its intent to revise its conflict of interest code to every person who has submitted a request for notice of regulatory action.

Public Notice and Related Documents

• Notice of Intent
• Amendments to DOJ COI Code
• Statement of Reasons
• Form 400

On November 6, 2020, the Department sent notice of its intent to review amendments to the FPPC conflict of interest code to every person who has submitted a request for notice of regulatory action.

Public Notice and Related Documents

• Notice of Intent
• Amendments to FPPC Conflict of Interest Code
• Statement of Reasons
• Form 400