Jeffery S. McHargue.: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely and accurately disclose expenditures on reports (EY24 OCT24)

Case

#161559

Respondent

Jeffery S. McHargue

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

• PDC staff reviewed the allegations; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the applicable PDC reports filed by the Respondent; and other relevant information to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations. 

Based on staff’s review, we found the following: 

The 7-day pre-general C-4 (expenditure) Report was filed late 14 days late.  

The Respondent had minimal activity during the period in question. 

Any violation that may have occurred was minor and has been cured. After consideration of the circumstances, further proceedings would not serve the purposes of this chapter. Under WAC 390-37-060, the executive director, at any time prior to consideration by the commission, may dismiss a complaint which on its face, or as shown by investigation, provides reason to believe that a violation has occurred, but also shows that the respondent is in substantial compliance with the relevant statutes or rules, or shows that formal enforcement action is not warranted.  

The Respondent was previously issued a warning for late reporting earlier in the cycle. That warning remains in force and will be considered in any enforcement matters that arise in future campaigns. 

Disposition

Dismissed by Executive Director

Date Opened

October 31, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

• 161559 Jeffery S McHargue Complaint.pdf
• 161559 Jeffery S McHargue Response.pdf
• 161559 Jeffery S McHargue Resolution Letter Respondent.pdf