Many jurisdictions have legislative regulation of party and campaign financing.
A typical regulatory scheme might involve public disclosure of campaign donations, expenditure and debts, as well as payment of public funds to parties and candidates for campaign expenses. Reporting by parties and candidates Technology can be used to facilitate the reporting requirements of a party and campaign financing scheme. Party and campaign financing reports are generally detailed and complex. Electronic data capture of reporting details greatly assists an EMB in its regulatory and reporting requirements. Electronic submission of data by candidates and parties can also help them fulfil their reporting requirements correctly.