Disclosures

Statement of Financial Interests (SOFI) 

Under City law, all public officials and employees of the City are required to file a Statement of Financial Interests (SOFI) each year. This filing must cover the previous calendar year and be submitted by May 1. The SOFI provides transparency regarding financial interests and helps ensure accountability. City employees must also file in the year following their departure from public service. Compliance with this requirement is guided by state law and is essential for maintaining ethical standards in City government.

SOFI Disclosures

Gift Disclosure 

As part of recent amendments to the City Ethics Code, all Public Officials and City Employees are required to disclose any gifts valued over $100, excluding those from immediate family members. Additionally, multiple gifts from a single source that total over $100 must also be reported. All qualifying gifts are to be disclosed in a publicly accessible database on the City Ethics Board webpage, ensuring transparency and accountability in public service.

Gift Disclosure

Campaign Finance 

The City of Pittsburgh requires all candidates, their committees, and individuals or groups making independent expenditures over $100 to file financial disclosures with the Ethics Hearing Board. These reports, including contributions and expenditures, provide transparency for local races and ballot issues. Early submissions are required, with deadlines aligned with key election periods, ensuring accountability ahead of final County filings. Reports are submitted using official forms like the Campaign Finance Report and Independent Expenditure Report.

Campaign Finance 

Types of Required Disclosures

Required Disclosures by Party