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Make Filing Your SEI Easier! |
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Do you report any business under questions 1A or 1B on the SEI? Last year, the legislature passed HB 2038 which added some new requirements for those of you who report businesses in question 1A or 1B. If you have a client that contributes 10% or more of your business' gross annual income AND they have a legislative or administrative interest you will now need to list them as a client.
Some of you may have clients who you are required to keep confidential. In those cases you are required to ask them if you can include their information in your SEI. If they say you can, awesome! Add their information to the client section of 1A or 1B respectively. Regardless of what their answer is you will need to sign that you asked.
So, even though you can't begin filing your SEI until March 15th (next Friday) you can make filing your SEI easier by figuring out who you need to request permission from and sending them a request now. This will make the process go smoother and quicker for everyone!
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SEI Filer Resources
Our goal is that you view us at OGEC as a resource with all of your Ethics Law, Lobby Law and Public Meetings Law needs, but especially with your SEI needs. Filing once a year can make it a difficult process to remember, which is why we are here to support you and provide any amount of help that you need.
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SEI Filer Guide
Our SEI Filers Guide provides step-by-step instructions to help you with filing your SEI. Whether you need to follow it from the beginning or just need a quick reference, click the button below.
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Need Assistance?
If you need help creating your account, logging in, resetting your password, or filing your SEI, and the Filers Guide isn't cutting it, you have a few more options!
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SEI Training Dates
If you would like more information on filing your SEI and what that entails, sign up for one of our webinars! We are hosting live webinars nearly every business day during the filing period, with different times available. We recommend filing your SEI alongside the training; just click the training you’re interested in below to register.
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When is it due?
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SEI Reports are due April 15th
- SEI filing opens on March 15th
- EFS is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week
- Notifications are sent beginning March 15th and frequently throughout the filing period, based on the contact information provided by the Jurisdictional Contact and SEI Filer’s account.
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What happens if you don't file your SEI?
If you do not file your SEI on time, you may be subject to civil penalties outlined in ORS 244.350(4). These penalties automatically begin to accrue in your account if you miss the filing deadline.
Civil penalties:
- $10 per day for the first 14 days
- $50 per day thereafter
- Up to a maximum of $5,000 in a filing period
If you begin to accrue penalties, first file your SEI as soon as possible. Once you have filed, please contact our office to discuss your penalty options.
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Questions?
Have questions? Don't hesitate to contact our team. We are standing by to answer your questions and be a resource to make this SEI filing season as easy as possible.
Contact us at (503) 378-5105 or mail@ogec.oregon.gov
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