California Fair Political Practices Commission, State of California

Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees

The California Fair Political Practices Commission is a five-member independent, non-partisan state body charged with administering the Political Reform Act. The Act governs campaign financing, conflicts of interest, lobbying, and governmental ethics, with the commission’s role centered on ensuring officials act fairly, promoting government transparency, and fostering public trust. The agency was created in 1974 after California voters approved Proposition 9, in response to concerns following Watergate and the push to tighten fundraising and lobbying restrictions.

Today the commission pursues serious violations while expanding transparency by leveraging technology to provide disclosures that are more accessible about public officials and campaign financing. It seeks reforms to streamline rules, close loopholes, and ensure disclosures are timely and accurate, all while maintaining rigorous ethical standards. Based in Sacramento, California, the FPPC serves public officials, government entities, and the public, and has been recognized as a national leader in regulating governmental ethics.

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