Form 802s

Overview

The state Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has adopted regulations allowing for the reporting of a public agency’s distribution of tickets and passes to entertainment events. Under FPPC Regulation 18944.1, tickets distributed by the University to University officials or employees for UC amateur athletic games or other events (plays, concerts, etc.) performed by students are not considered “gifts” by the FPPC and therefore need not be reported on FPPC forms. In other situations, tickets or passes given by the University to its officials or employees or third parties that accomplish a “public purpose” and disclosed by the University on FPPC Form 802 are not considered “gifts” under the state Political Reform Act of 1974. The tickets then do not need to be reported on the individual’s Form 700.  This policy describes the University’s “public purposes” to be accomplished through the University’s distribution of tickets or passes to both University sponsored events and non-University sponsored events.

The distribution of tickets or passes by the University under this policy to its officials/employees or to a third-party at the request of a University official/employee must accomplish a "public purpose" of the University. Public purposes under this policy and for FPPC Form 802 include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Conducting University business, including oversight of University events;
  2. Recognizing University employees for their work an promoting staff morale;
  3. Strengthening alumni and private support for the University;
  4. Promoting intergovernmental relations and collaboration between the University and other public agencies;
  5. Promoting support for University athletics, arts, cultural, and entertainment offerings;
  6. Promoting attendance at University events in order to maximize potential University revenue from parking and concession sales;
  7. Promoting civic engagement;
  8. Attracting or rewarding volunteer service;
  9. Otherwise promoting institutional advancement.

Once the University distributes tickets or passes to a University official/employee in accordance with this policy, the official/employee may not transfer the tickets or passes to any other person, except to members of the official's immediate family or no more than one guest solely for their attendance at the event.

Distribution of Tickets and Passes to University Officials (Form 802)

The UC Policy – Distribution of Tickets and Passes to University Officials describes the “public purposes” to be accomplished through the University’s distribution of tickets or passes to both University sponsored events and non-University sponsored events. It clarifies that tickets distributed to University officials and employees for student athletic games or entertainment performances are not considered gifts by the FPPC and are therefore not reportable. Reportable ticket distributions are reported on Form 802.

The form is sent to the Conflict of Interest Coordinator for filing with the FPPC as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2 § 18944.1.

For additional information and guidance, please contact the policy office at: ucipolicy@uci.edu

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