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Federal Election Commission | United States of America
  • Tips for Treasurers

Committee treasurers

September 22, 2025

Every political committee must designate a treasurer before it can accept contributions or make expenditures. Treasurers must ensure committee reports and statements are complete, accurate and timely, and must keep records of receipts and disbursements for three years from the filing date of the report to which they relate.

For more information on treasurers responsibilities, please consult our Appointing a treasurer web page and our Committee Treasurers video on YouTube.

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This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.