WA SOCIETY OF CPAS: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures (EY24 JAN25)

Case

#169248

Respondent

WASHINGTON SOCIETY OF CPAS PAC

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of the complaint filed by Conner Edwards on January 22, 2025. The complaint alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures.
Applicable Laws and Rules

• RCW 42.17A.235 describes the required filing deadlines for disclosure of campaign finance activities including monetary contributions.

• RCW 42.17A.240 requires committees to file accurate campaign finance reports with the Public Disclosure Commission.

Background and Findings

• Washington Society of CPAS PAC (“Respondent”) is a continuing committee that participated in the 2024 election.
• The Respondent filed their 21-day pre-general C-4 report timely, but this C-4 failed to disclose $6,000 in campaign contributions made to candidates, until the report was amended on December 27, 2024.
• $6,000 represented less than 6% of the Respondent’s expenditures for calendar year 2024.
• The Respondent has no prior violations relating to this violation.

Summary and Resolution

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), you are receiving a formal written warning concerning failure to timely disclose all contribution and expenditures. PDC staff expects you to timely file any and all future required reports of contributions and expenditures. The Commission will consider the formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

Any allegations regarding reporting by you for calendar year 2024 that are not otherwise addressed are hereby dismissed. You are required to comply with all PDC requirements in the future, and failure to do so could lead to enforcement action. 
 

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

March 25, 2025

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

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