Form 496
Late Independent Expenditure Report
Description
Form 496 is filed by committees that make independent expenditures whose combined total is $1,000 or more to support or oppose a single candidate for office or a single ballot measure. Form 496 should be filed within 24-hours of making the expenditure during the 90 days immediately preceding the election.
Sections
Form 496 has 3 sections.
| Name |
|---|
| Part 1, List Only One Candidate or Ballot Measure (p. 3) |
| Part 2, Independent Expenditures Made (p. 3) |
| Part 3, Contributions > $100 Received (p. 3) |
CAL-ACCESS files
This form populates the following seven CAL-ACCESS files.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| CVR_CAMPAIGN_DISCLOSURE_CD | The cover page of campaign-disclosure forms. |
| RCPT_CD | Itemized campaign contributions. |
| S496_CD | Itemized independent expenditures made in the 90 days before an election. |
| EFS_FILING_LOG_CD | Logs from the Electronic Filing Subsystem, which accepts and validates electronic filings. |
| FILER_FILINGS_CD | An index that links filers to their filings. |
| TEXT_MEMO_CD | Text memos attached to electronic filings. |
| RECEIVED_FILINGS_CD | Undocumented. |
Sample
An example of Form 496.