OCPF provides seminars on a variety of topics including, but not limited to:

• Filing and disclosure requirements for all types of candidates, PACs and other committees;
• General information for new candidates;
• The application of the campaign finance law to political activity by public employees, including the restriction on employees' fundraising and on fundraising in government buildings;
• Restrictions on the use of public resources to influence voters in ballot question elections on the local level, especially Proposition 2½ overrides;
• Electronic Filing.

OCPF also provides scheduled one-on-one training sessions, such as software training or informational meetings for new candidates.

If you are interested in scheduling a seminar or training session, please contact OCPF by phone at (617) 979-8300 or click here to make the request via e-mail.

In addition, OCPF hosts weekly educational seminars in our conference room (Room 411, McCormack State Office Building, Boston).  Every Wednesday at 2:00 PM, OCPF staff will be available to answer your questions about the campaign finance law and offer guidance on issues of interest from getting your committee up and running to reporting requirements.  These 60-minute sessions are open to everyone; there is no need to make a reservation to attend.