Citizens for Sequim Schools Bond 4: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.220 for over-limit anonymous contributions and failure to timely deposit; and .235 for failure to timely report contributions and expenditures. (EY 16 Jul 19)

Case

#54861

Respondent

Citizens for Sequim Schools Bond 4

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Description

The complaint alleged the Citizens for Sequim Schools, a 2016 committee formed to support a February 9, 2016 Sequim School District Bond election, may have violated: RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to timely and accurately file Monetary Contribution (C-3) reports and Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) reports disclosing contributions and expenditures undertaken by the Committee; RCW 42.17A.220(1) by failing to timely deposit contributions received on C-3 reports within five business days of receipt; and RCW 42.17A.220(4) for accepting over limit anonymous contributions.

The Citizens for Sequim Schools completed a Statement of Understanding (SOU) and paid a $150 civil penalty in accordance with WAC 390-37-143 (Brief Enforcement Penalty Schedule), acknowledging violations of RCW 42.17A.235 for failing to timely file the C-4 reports in 2016. The $150 penalty assessed in this matter resolves the allegations listed in your complaint. PDC staff is also reminding the Committee about the importance of timely and accurately reporting anonymous contributions.

Based on the above findings and the SOU, staff has determined that, in this instance, this matter does not warrant further investigation. The PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Resolved through Statement of Understanding

Date Opened

July 17, 2019

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.220, RCW 42.17A.235

Documents

Penalties

Total penalties: $150

Balance Due: $0

Citizens for Sequim Schools

Penalty

$150

Payments

$150 on 05/14/2020 (PAID - Statement of Understanding)