New York State Public Campaign Finance Board

New York State Public Campaign Finance Board New York State Public Campaign Finance Board

The Public Campaign Finance Board (PCFB) was created as a bipartisan unit within the State Board of Elections to implement and oversee the New York State Public Campaign Finance Program. The program is designed to foster participation in the democratic process by matching small dollar contributions with public funds. The PCFB is responsible for developing a program for informing candidates and the public as to the purpose and effect of the Program, including the preparation and dissemination of educational materials, providing compliance counseling and guidance to candidates seeking to participate in Program. The PCFB will publish detailed information about the money raised and spent in Statewide and State legislative elections providing transparency to the use of public funds. The PCFB will also provide oversight and enforcement of program provisions to ensure public funds are utilized responsibly and pursuant to program parameters.

09/18/2026

It’s the last quiz of our State Office Study Guide… will you pass or fail? Don’t worry, it’s still early in the semester; there are PCFB trainings available year-round to help candidates and treasurers get to know the matching funds program. Or, if you’re just curious about the program as a whole, make a BEE-line to https://pcfb.ny.gov to learn more! 🐝~~~

09/17/2026

It’s a campaign finance quiz, so you had to know there’d BEE math involved! As an apology, we’ve included an adorable illustration of the PCFBee fast asleep in a pencil case. Now go forth and multiply… the various PCFB match ratios against your contribution amount.

09/15/2026

When running for office, every cent counts… but you need to contribute at least 500 cents for the PCFB to match your contribution with public funds. (Maybe don’t actually contribute 500 pennies... that would BEE silly!)

09/14/2026

Here’s your first quiz! While Jane’s free to contribute to any political candidate she likes, in order for her contribution to be eligible for public matching funds, she must be a resident of the Assembly District where Lisa is running. (Sorry to BEE a BUZZkill, Jane.)

Back-to-school season is aBUZZ! For the next five days, the PCFBee will quiz you on New York's matching funds program to...
09/13/2026

Back-to-school season is aBUZZ! For the next five days, the PCFBee will quiz you on New York's matching funds program to test your knowledge. Need a refresher? Learn more about the program at https://pcfb.ny.gov.

The next New York State Public Campaign Finance Board Commissioners' Meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 2, ...
08/31/2026

The next New York State Public Campaign Finance Board Commissioners' Meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:00am immediately following the meeting of the New York State Board of Elections. Visit http://pcfb.ny.gov to livestream the meeting.

Reminder: The 2026 July Periodic report is due today!
07/15/2026

Reminder: The 2026 July Periodic report is due today!

ATTENTION ALL FILERS: The *required* 2026 July Periodic report is due on July 15, 2026. The cut-off date for included financial data is July 11, 2026. Questions about filing? Email [email protected] or call (518) 473-2784 for assistance.

ATTENTION ALL FILERS: The *required* 2026 July Periodic report is due on July 15, 2026. The cut-off date for included fi...
07/08/2026

ATTENTION ALL FILERS: The *required* 2026 July Periodic report is due on July 15, 2026. The cut-off date for included financial data is July 11, 2026. Questions about filing? Email [email protected] or call (518) 473-2784 for assistance.

The next New York State Public Campaign Finance Board Commissioners' Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026,...
04/28/2026

The next New York State Public Campaign Finance Board Commissioners' Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:45AM. Visit http://pcfb.ny.gov to livestream the meeting.

We want to hear from you! The PCFB is now accepting comments on potential debate host applicants. The Board will review ...
04/03/2026

We want to hear from you! The PCFB is now accepting comments on potential debate host applicants. The Board will review these comments before selecting the host. View the list at pcfb.ny.gov/statewide-debates and submit comments to [email protected] by April 17, 2026!

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