This user manual is intended to present an overview of the ELECTrack EFS software and a description of its capabilities. For more in-depth information, the user should read the EFS Book that can be obtained by selecting "Help" from the toolbar of the Main Window or by selecting the "How do I use this software?" button of the Main Window.
EFS is software designed primarily to aid the Treasurer (or a duly authorized individual) in filing the reports required by law with the State Board of Elections (SBE). These reports include contributions, transfers, loans, outstanding bills, and expenditures associated with campaign finance entity.
In addition, EFS assists in report formatting, summation of dollar amounts, and much more. Also, EFS contains a number of features designed to help users comply with the Maryland Campaign Finance Laws and to effectively utilize their campaign finance data.
EFS is not a comprehensive campaign management system. EFS do not interface with other programs, such as check writing or accounting software. The use of EFS for campaign finance entity business is not mandatory and an entity may use software services provided through private vendors. But the entity should be aware that private vendor software must be compatible with SBE's ELECTrack database. A listing of private vendors who provide compatible software can be obtained here.
As stated above, EFS was primarily created to assist the Treasurer of a campaign finance entity in required routine reporting. But anyone associated with the campaign finance entity by authority of the Treasurer, may utilize the EFS.