PDC staff began a new cycle of limited-scope audits in 2020 - the first since 2008.

Selection criteria for the audit pool of candidates included the following:
  • Both candidates were in a contested election
  • Both candidates reported significant contributions and expenditures of more than $100,000
PDC staff reviewed contribution (C-3) reports and summary contribution and expenditure (C-4) reports. The agency requested campaign books of account and other relevant documents as part of the audit scope.
 
These audits, authorized by RCW 42.17A.105 and RCW 42.17A.110, are designed to provide the public with information about how well campaigns comply with state laws and PDC regulations and strengthen public confidence in campaign reporting transparency.
 
They also provide an opportunity to identify problems that campaigns encounter. Recognition of common errors can prompt improvements in PDC instructions to campaigns and the electronic filing systems used in reporting, as well as suggestions for new PDC rules or changes in state law.
 
The PDC will post findings from audits here as they are completed.
 

Results

2020 election: 6th Legislative District

Zachary Zappone

  • This campaign substantially complied with candidate reporting requirements for filing timely and accurate Monetary Contribution (C-3) reports and Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) reports.
  • Documentation for selected expenditures as part of campaign books of account verified expenditure information.
  • Internal control procedures and practices were sound and facilitated timely and accurate disclosure. 

Read the Zachary Zappone audit report here.

Mike Volz

  • Except for a few late filed reports, this campaign substantially complied with candidate reporting requirements for filing timely and accurate Monetary Contribution (C-3) reports and Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) reports.
  • Documentation for selected expenditures as part of campaign books of account verified expenditure information.
  • Internal control procedures and practices were sound and facilitated timely and accurate disclosure. 

Read the Mike Volz audit report here.

 

2020 election: 10th Legislative District

Dave Paul

  • This campaign substantially complied with candidate reporting requirements for filing timely and accurate Monetary Contribution (C-3) reports and Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) reports.
  • Documentation for selected expenditures as part of campaign books of account verified expenditure information.
  • Internal control procedures and practices were sound and facilitated timely and accurate disclosure. 

Read the Dave Paul audit report here.

William Bruch

  • Except for a few late filed reports, this campaign substantially complied with candidate reporting requirements for filing timely and accurate Monetary Contribution (C-3) reports and Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) reports.
  • Documentation for selected expenditures as part of campaign books of account verified expenditure information.
  • Internal control procedures and practices were sound and facilitated timely and accurate disclosure. 

Read the William Bruch audit report here.

 

2020 election: 17th Legislative District

Vicki Kraft

  • This campaign substantially complied with candidate reporting requirements for filing timely and accurate Monetary Contribution (C-3) reports and Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) reports.
  • Documentation for selected expenditures as part of campaign books of account verified expenditure information.
  • Internal control procedures and practices were sound and facilitated timely and accurate disclosure. 

Read the Vicki Kraft audit report here.

Tanisha Harris

  • This campaign substantially complied with candidate reporting requirements for filing timely and accurate Monetary Contribution (C-3) reports and Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) reports.
  • Documentation for selected expenditures as part of campaign books of account verified expenditure information.
  • Internal control procedures and practices were sound and facilitated timely and accurate disclosure. 

Read the Tanisha Harris audit report here.

 

2020 election: 42nd Legislative District

Alicia Rule

  • This campaign substantially complied with candidate reporting requirements for filing timely and accurate Monetary Contribution (C-3) reports and Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) reports.
  • Documentation for selected expenditures as part of campaign books of account verified expenditure information.
  • Internal control procedures and practices were sound and facilitated timely and accurate disclosure. 

Read the Alicia Rule audit report here.

Luanne Van Werven

  • This campaign substantially complied with candidate reporting requirements for filing timely and accurate Monetary Contribution (C-3) reports and Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) reports.
  • Documentation for selected expenditures as part of campaign books of account verified expenditure information.
  • Internal control procedures and practices were sound and facilitated timely and accurate disclosure. 

Read the Luanne Van Werven audit report here.

See 2018 election audits here.