Author: Eric Brown

They Work for Us, Inc.

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date April 6, 2008
Categories In FEC

On April 1, 2008, “They Work for Us, Inc.” filed a Form 9 (Electioneering Communications Report) disclosing one payment for a January 14, 2008 production and airing expense for an ad related to Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. The Form 9 shows no receipts. Wynn lost his February 12, 2008 primary. The Post’s Cillizza has all I […]

Lobbyist and Lobbyist-Employer Audits

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date April 6, 2008
Categories In HLOGA, LDA

If you are looking for examples of lobbyist and lobbyist-employer audits, Washington State has a list of audit results available at the Public Disclosure Commission’s website. Most show substantial compliance or are clean audits. HLOGA contains a provision referencing audits: SEC. 213. COMPTROLLER GENERAL AUDIT AND ANNUAL REPORT. (a) Annual Audits and Reports- The Lobbying Disclosure […]

$5.2 Million Fine for Ohio Group

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date April 5, 2008
Categories In Ohio

The Detroit News reports that an Ohio group was fined $5.2 million for campaign finance violations. The Ohio Elections Commission voted 5-0 Thursday to fine All Children Matter for funneling $870,000 through its Virginia affiliate to its political action committee in Ohio, which the commission said is illegal under Ohio campaign finance law. The money […]