POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT REPORTS State Campaigns 1
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POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT REPORTS State Campaigns 1. California American Council of Engineering Companies Political Action Committee (CA ACEC PAC) (782143) 2. P. Gregory Conlon Greg Conlon for State Treasurer 2014 (1365051) INDEX 01/31/17 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: California American Council of Engineering Companies Political Action Committee (CA ACEC PAC) (782143) January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014 AUDIT AUTHORITY AND SCOPE This audit is authorized under Section 90001 of the California Government Code. General purpose committees were selected by the Fair Political Practices Commission. Selected committees that raised or spent more than $10,000 supporting or opposing state candidates or state measures during any calendar year were subject to audit. The audit was performed by the Political Reform Audit Program of the Franchise Tax Board using generally accepted auditing standards and the auditing standards set by the Fair Political Practices Commission. This included tests of disclosure, accounting records, and other auditing procedures considered necessary. This Audit Report was submitted to the Fair Political Practices Commission, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General on January 31, 2017. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Committee is a general purpose committee sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies – California. TREASURERS: Brad Diede Paul J. Meyer (11/02/83 – 02/04/14) Franchise Tax Board Audit Report – California American Council of Engineering Companies Political Action Committee (CA ACEC PAC) Page 2 of 2 FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 170,143 Total Expenditures: $ 372,674 The totals for contributions received and expenditures were taken from the unaudited statements as filed in paper and/or electronic format with the Secretary of State for the period indicated above. FINDINGS AND RESPONSES OPINION Except as indicated in this Audit Report, the filers have, in our opinion, substantially complied with the disclosure and recordkeeping provisions of the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.) and related rules and regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. REPORTS AND STATEMENTS Form 497 Contribution Reports were not filed with the Secretary of State for 2 contributions made totaling $29,100. Reports were timely filed for 21 contributions made totaling $85,600. Date Made Recipient Amount 04/30/13 California Republican Party $ 25,000 06/18/13 Vidak for Senate 4,100 Mr. Diede stated that he was not on staff with ACEC when the late report law was amended in 2013 and he believes that proper training may not have been given to the administrator at that time. He also stated that reports were filed by the recipients so the public was still informed of the contributions. He further stated that steps have been taken to ensure future reports are filed correctly. POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: P. Gregory Conlon Greg Conlon for State Treasurer 2014 (1365051) January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 AUDIT AUTHORITY AND SCOPE This audit is authorized under Section 90001 of the California Government Code. Statewide candidates who raised or spent $25,000 or more were subject to audit. The audit was performed by the Political Reform Audit Program of the Franchise Tax Board using generally accepted auditing standards and the auditing standards set by the Fair Political Practices Commission. This included tests of disclosure, accounting records, and other auditing procedures considered necessary. This Audit Report was submitted to the Fair Political Practices Commission, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General on January 31, 2017. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Committee was controlled by P. Gregory Conlon, a candidate for State Treasurer in the 2014 General Election. The Committee terminated effective February 23, 2015. TREASURER: John P. Fronefield FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 79,817 Total Expenditures: $ 79,222 The totals for contributions received and expenditures were taken from the unaudited statements as filed in paper and/or electronic format with the Secretary of State for the period indicated above. Franchise Tax Board Audit Report – P. Gregory Conlon/Greg Conlon for State Treasurer 2014 Page 2 of 2 FINDINGS AND RESPONSES OPINION Except as indicated in this Audit Report, the filers have, in our opinion, substantially complied with the disclosure and recordkeeping provisions of the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.) and related rules and regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. REPORTS AND STATEMENTS Form 497 Contribution Reports were not filed with the Secretary of State for 4 contributions received totaling $15,035. Reports were filed for 20 contributions received totaling $30,855. Date Received Contributor Amount 04/22/14* P. Gregory Conlon $ 1,175 06/25/14 Charles T. Munger, Jr. 6,800 11/04/14* P. Gregory Conlon 2,060 11/17/14 Walecka Living Trust 5,000 Total $ 15,035 * Date cumulative contributions met or exceeded the $1,000 reporting threshold. Mr. Fronefield stated that he was not aware that reports were required to be filed on the day of and/or after the pertinent election. POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F-387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR SUBSTANTIALLY ACCURATE AND COMPLETE FILINGS AUDIT AUTHORITY, SCOPE, AND RESULTS The filings, records, and documentation of the filers listed below were audited in accordance with Section 90001 of the California Government Code. The audits were performed by the Political Reform Audit Program of the Franchise Tax Board using generally accepted auditing standards and the auditing standards set by the Fair Political Practices Commission. This included tests of disclosure, accounting records, and other auditing procedures considered necessary. The examinations indicate that the statements and/or reports filed, for the periods covered, were substantially accurate and complete. This Audit Report was submitted to the Fair Political Practices Commission, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General on January 31, 2017. CAMPAIGNS PERIOD COVERED 1. California Alarm Association Political Action Committee (870990) 01/01/13 – 12/31/14 2. California Dermatology Society PAC (CalDerm PAC) (840144) 01/01/13 – 12/31/14 3. California League of Food Processors PAC (760553) 01/01/13 – 12/31/14 4. California Retailers Association Good Government Council (890593) 01/01/13 – 12/31/14 5. CalTravel Association PAC, Sponsored by California Travel Association 01/01/13 – 12/31/14 (923507) 6. John Chiang John Chiang for Treasurer 2014 (1333963) 01/01/10 – 12/31/14 7. Orange County Coalition of Police & Sheriffs Political Action Committee 01/01/13 – 12/31/14 (OC Cops PAC) (1245511) 8. Peter N. Peterson Pete Peterson for Secretary of State 2014 (1357005) 01/01/13 – 12/31/14 NFINDEX 01/31/17 PAGE 1 OF 1 CAMPAIGNS PERIOD COVERED 9. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Political Action Committee (1234646) 01/01/13 – 12/31/14 10. State Coalition of Probation Organizations PAC (911856) 01/01/13 – 12/31/14 11. United Parcel Service Political Action Committee – California (921055) 01/01/13 – 12/31/14 NFINDEX 01/31/17 PAGE 2 OF 2 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT REPORTS State Campaigns 1. AFSCME Local 3634 PAC (1255127) 2. Ronald Gold Ron Gold for Attorney General 2014 (1365085) 3. Political Committee of IBEW Local Union No. 617 (990208) INDEX 02/28/17 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: Political Committee of IBEW Local Union No. 617 (990208) January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014 AUDIT AUTHORITY AND SCOPE This audit is authorized under Section 90001 of the California Government Code. General purpose committees were selected by the Fair Political Practices Commission. Selected committees that raised or spent more than $10,000 supporting or opposing state candidates or state measures during any calendar year were subject to audit. The audit was performed by the Political Reform Audit Program of the Franchise Tax Board using generally accepted auditing standards and the auditing standards set by the Fair Political Practices Commission. This included tests of disclosure, accounting records, and other auditing procedures considered necessary. This Audit Report was submitted to the Fair Political Practices Commission, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General on February 28, 2017. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Committee is a general purpose committee sponsored by IBEW Local No. 617. TREASURER: Donna J. Siegman Political Committee of IBEW Local Union No. 617 REPRESENTATIVE: Kathleen C. Havener Political Committee of IBEW Local Union No. 617 Franchise Tax Board Audit Report – Political Committee of IBEW Local Union No. 617 Page 2 of 2 FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 77,862 Total Expenditures: $ 66,356 The totals for contributions received and expenditures were taken from the unaudited statements as filed in paper and/or electronic format with the Secretary of State for the period indicated above. FINDINGS AND RESPONSES OPINION Except as indicated in this Audit Report, the filers have, in our opinion, substantially complied with the disclosure and recordkeeping