Thomas, Lisa: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.700 & .240 for failure to timely & accurately file statement of financial affairs (F-1 report) & accurately report expenditures (EY '19) (Jul '19)

Case

#54966

Respondent

Lisa Thomas

Complainant

Michele Levenite

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of the complaints and supplemental information Michele Levenite submitted between July 7, 2019 and July 30, 2019. The complaints alleged that Lisa Thomas (the “Respondent”) may have violated RCW 42.17A.700 and .240 by failing to timely & accurately file a financial affairs statement (F-1 report) and accurately report expenditures. 

PDC staff reviewed the allegations; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the response(s) provided by the Respondent; and the applicable PDC reports filed by Respondent to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations. 

Based on the findings, staff determined that, in this instance, failure to timely file an F-1 report certifying financial activity for 2018 and failure to timely & accurately report contributions & expenditures does not amount to a violation warranting further investigation.

The Respondent made minor or ministerial errors on required reports, which did not materially impact the public interest. Upon notification of these errors, the Respondent timely amended reports, making the necessary technical corrections.

PDC staff reminded Lisa Thomas about the importance of timely filing an F-1 report within two weeks of declaring candidacy, and timely and accurately reporting contributions & expenditures, including in-kind contributions and in-kind loans.

Based on the information, the PDC found that no further action is warranted and dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Case Closed with Reminder

Date Opened

July 19, 2019

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.240, RCW 42.17A.700, RCW 42.17A.710

Documents

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