What is the purpose of the Financial Disclosure Statement?

The purpose of the Financial Disclosure Statement is to disclose financial interests held by public officials, elected officials, and certain candidates in New Jersey. This requirement is aimed at promoting transparency and integrity in government by ensuring that officials disclose their financial interests to prevent conflicts of interest and maintain public trust. By providing this information, the Financial Disclosure Statement allows the public to be aware of any potential influences on the decisions made by these officials based on their financial interests.

The other options do not align with the primary aim of the Financial Disclosure Statement. Registering tenants, filing eviction notices, and reporting landlord compliance pertain to housing and property management issues, which are separate from the financial disclosures designed for public accountability and transparency in government.