Callahan, Robert: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.700 for failure to file annual F-1 Statement of Personal Financial Affairs. (Group Enforcement 18)

Case

#38754

Respondent

Robert Callahan

Complainant

PDC Staff

Description

This matter was heard by the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission 
(Commission) on October 25, 2018, at the Public Disclosure Commission Office, 711 Capitol 
Way, Room 206, Olympia, Washington 98504. The hearing was held pursuant to Chapter 34.05 
RCW, Chapter 42.17A RCW, and Chapter 390-37 WAC. 


Commissioners present were Anne Levinson, Commission Chair (presiding); David 
Ammons, Commission Vice-Chair; and Commissioner William Downing. Also present were 
Assistant Attorney General John S. Meader representing the Commission; Tabatha Blacksmith 
and Fox Blackhorn-Delph, Compliance Coordinators on behalf of PDC Staff; and Assistant 
Attorney General Chad Standifer representing PDC Staff. Respondent Robert Callahan was 
contacted by phone per his request, but after three attempts at different times he was unavailable 
and his presence was considered waived. The proceeding was open to the public and recorded. 


The hearing concerned allegations that Respondent Robert Callahan violated RCW 42.17A.700 by failing to timely file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 Report) for calendar year 2017, due not later than April 16, 2018.

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

1. The Commission has jurisdiction over this proceeding pursuant to Chapter 42.17A RCW, the State campaign finance and disclosure law; Chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act; and Title 390 WAC. 
2. The Respondent violated RCW 42.17A.700 by failing to file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 Report) disclosing personal financial information for calendar year 2017 no later than April 16, 2018.

ORDER

1. Respondent Robert Callahan is assessed a total civil penalty of$250 for violation 
of RCW 42.17A.700 which is payable within 30 days of the date of this Order. 
2. The Respondent shall remain in compliance with all PDC reporting requirements.

Disposition

Violation Found by Commission

Date Opened

August 07, 2018

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.700

Penalties

Total penalties: $250

Balance Due: $0

Robert Callahan

Penalty
$250
Payments
$250 on 11/27/2018

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