Washington Food Industry Association: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely & accurately disclose expenditures & carry forward on reports (CY24-25 JUN25)

Case

#174363

Respondent

Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA)

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of the complaint filed by Conner Edwards on June 11, 2025. The complaint alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately disclose expenditures and carry forward from calendar year 2024 to calendar year 2025.

Based on our findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, 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.

WFIA made minor or ministerial errors on required reports which did not materially harm the public interest. WFIA made the necessary technical corrections within 14 days of a PDC staff request.

Based on this information, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Resolved with Technical Correction

Date Opened

June 18, 2025

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

• 174363 Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA) Complaint.pdf
• 174363 Washington Food Industry Association Response.pdf
• 174363 Washington Food Industry Association Dismissal Letter.pdf