Delaware ethics commission must post officers’ financial reports online starting 2027

The Public Integrity Commission must post reports it prepares and financial reports public officers file on its website. This covers every report the commission prepares and financial reports filed by public officers. The website posting rule takes effect January 1, 2027.

Public officers must list covered travel costs in their yearly financial reports. This covers travel costs totaling more than $250 when a person or group other than the state pays. Costs include transportation, lodging, and meals, among other expenses. Officers may rely on the payer’s stated value if they do so in good faith. The rule takes effect January 1, 2027. Officers report costs from the previous calendar year and costs they reasonably expect in the current year.