De'Sean Quinn

The complaint alleged De’Sean Quinn violated RCW 42.17A.710 by failing to accurately file financial affairs (F-1) statements, specifically failing to list gifts on the F-1 of reimbursed travel and other expenses for seminars and other education programs attended. 

PDC found no evidence Quinn intended to conceal the amounts and, in his response, Quinn noted he made a good-faith effort to comply with the law and made the amendments as requested quickly. 

Based on these findings, staff has determined that in this instance, the failure to accurately file financial affairs statement does not amount to a finding of a violation that warrants further investigation. 

However, pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), De’Sean Quinn will receive a formal written warning concerning the failure to comply with PDC requirements as noted in this letter.

The formal written warning will include staff’s expectation that De’Sean Quinn accurately file all future required financial affairs reports as required by law. The Commission will consider the formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

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