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1. Who must file a Financial Disclosure Statement?

The following people must file a financial disclosure statement:

• County officers, employees and contractors: Annual disclosure statements shall be filed by all elected county officials, department heads and their deputies and those individuals who are employees of contractors and have the authority for policy making decisions including but not limited to the list of titles and contractors appended to the Ethics and Disclosure Local Law which may be amended from time to time.
• County political party officials.
• Any person who shall become a candidate for the office of any elected official of Orange County.

2. Where can I find a Financial Disclosure Statement form?

Access the Financial Disclosure Statement form (PDF).

3. When do I need to file?

Review the following guidelines to see when you need to file:

• Annual Disclosure Statements must be filed by no later than May 1st of each year
• Within 60 days of taking office
• For candidates for county offices, within 7 days after the filing of the nominating petitions of said candidate

4. Where do I send my Financial Disclosure Statement?

Annual disclosure statements shall be filed with:

Secretary of the Board of Ethics

Board of Ethics

15 Matthews Street

Goshen, NY 10924

5. Will there be any training?

Yes. All county officers and employees will be offered training on the Ethics and Disclosure Law. All individuals who are required to fill out the Financial Disclosure Statement will receive training in March of 2016. Thereafter, all other employees will receive training.

6. Is my Financial Disclosure Statement subject to FOIL?

Yes but with redaction. All filed Financial Disclosure statements for county elected officials (County Executive, Sheriff, District Attorney, County Clerk and Legislators) will be posted on the Orange County website with redaction. All other filed financial disclosure statements will be available to the public for inspection and photocopying in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law.

What will be redacted: Prior to public disclosure, the following personal information will be redacted: your address, phone number, email address, the names of your minor children, and any other relevant information determined by the Ethics Board necessary or appropriate.