Enforcement Summaries

Failure to Disclose Contributor Information SF C&GCC 1.114(e); Exceeding Contribution Limits, 1.114(a); Failure to Disclose Expenditures and Report Contributions, SF C&GCC 1.106 and Cal. Gov. Code 84211.

Failure to document specific purpose and mileage of campaign automobile expenses
(SF C&GCC § 1.106; Cal Gov. Code § 89516(d)(2));

Use of campaign funds for purposes not reasonably related to a legislative, governmental or political purpose
(SF C&GCC § 1.122(b)(i); Cal Gov. Code §§ 89510(b), 89512);

Administrative penalty of $6,000 

Ethics Commission's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order

Failure to timely identify controlling officeholder
(SF C&GCC § 1.106; Cal Gov. Code § 84102(e))

(S.F. Admin Code §§ 67.21(b)(l))

(S.F. Admin Code §§ 67.21(i), 67.21(a)(b), 67.34, )

(S.F. Admin Code §§ 67.21, 67.21-1, 67.25, 67.26, 67.27)

(S.F. Admin Code §§ 67.25(a); Calif. Govt. Code § 6253)

(S.F. Admin Code §§ 67.25, 67.26, 67.27)

(S.F. Admin Code §§ 67.21(b)(e), 67.29-1, 67.29-7(a))

(SF C&GCC §§ 3.206, 3.214)

(S.F. Admin Code §§ 67.34, 67.21(k))

(S.F. Admin Code §§ 67.3(d), 67.5)

(SF C&GCC § 1.112)

(SF C&GCC § 1.114)

Contribution Limits; Ban on Contributions from Contractors Doing Business with the City

(SF C&GCC § 1.106; Cal. Govt. Code § 84305(c))

(S.F. Admin Code §§ 67.34, 67.29-5)

(SF C&GCC § 1.112)

(S.F. Admin Code §§ 67.34, 67.29-7)

Prohibition Against Political Activities.
(SF C&GCC § 3.230

Failure to Register as a Lobbyist.
(SF C&GCC § 2.110

Financial Conflict of Interest.
(SF C&GC § 3.206)

Incompatible Activities.
(SF C&GCC § 3.218(a)(b))

Violation of Sunshine Ordinance.  Official misconduct/willful failure to discharge duties imposed by Sunshine Ordinance.

(S.F. Admin Code § 67.34)

Violation of False Endorsement Ordinance.
(SF C&GCC § 1.163.5)

Mass Mailing Disclsoure Requirements
(SF C&GCC § 1.106; Cal. Govt. Code § 84305(c))

Failure to file campaign finance reports.
(SF C&GC § 1.106; Cal Gov. Code § 84200)

Failure to disclose personal, professional or business relationship.
(SF C&GC § 3.214(a))

Violation of False Endorsement Ordinance. 
(SF C&GC § 1.163.5)

Failure to disclose personal, professional or business relationship.
(SF C&GC § 3.214(a))

Failure to disclose professional relationship.
(SF C&GCC § 3.214(a)).
Failure to disclose information on SEI.
(SF C&GCC § 3.1-102(a)).

(SF C&GC § 1.106; Cal Gov. Code § 84103(a)).

Failure to identify contributions of $50,000 or more in advertisements.

(SF C&GC § 1.106; Cal Gov. Code §§ 84503; 84504(c)).

Failure to identify contributions of $50,000 or more in filed statements.

(SF C&GC § 1.106; Cal Gov. Code § 84504(a)).

Failure to provide major donor notification to contributors of $5,000 or more.

(SF C&GC § 1.106; Cal Gov. Code § 84105).

Failure to file late contribution reports.

(SF C&GC § 1.106; Cal Gov. Code § 84203).

Failure to itemize contributions of $100 or more.

(SF C&GC § 1.106; Cal Gov. Code § 84211(f)).

Failure to obtain and disclose contributor information.

(SF C&GC § 1.114(e)).

Failure to obtain and disclose contributor information.
(SF C&GC § 1.114(e)).

Failure to abide by contribution limits.
(SF C&GCC § 1.114(d))

Misuse of campaign funds.
(SF C&GCC § 1.122(b)(1))

Misreporting of public funds.
(SF C&GCC § 1.100 et seq.

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

Failure to register and file reports as a lobbyist.
(SF C&GCC § 2.110)

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

Exceeding gift limit.
(SF C&GCC § 3.216(b)(1))

Failure to disclose gifts on SEI.
(SF C&GCC § 3.102(a))

Dismissed because limitations period expired.

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

April 9, 2007

Failure to comply with Sunshine Ordinance.
(SFAdmin. Code § 67.21 et seq.)

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

April 9, 2007

Improper use of public funds.
(SF C&GCC § 1.106; Cal. Govt. Code § 89001)

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

April 9, 2007

Failure to report contributions and expenditures.
(SF C&GCC § 1.106; Cal. Govt. Code §§ 82013, 82015, 82031, 82025)

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

April 9, 2007

Failure to maintain campaign finance records.
(SF C&GCC § 1.106; Cal. Govt. Code § 84211)

Failure to retain campaign finance records.
(SF C&GCC § 1.106; Cal. Govt. Code § 84104)

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

April 9, 2007

Failure to maintain campaign finance records.
(SF C&GCC § 1.106; Cal. Govt. Code § 84104)

Failure to provide campaign finance records.
(SF C&GCC § 1.170(e))

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

April 9, 2007

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

April 9, 2007

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

September 11, 2006

Failure to file an independent expenditure disclosure statement within 24 hours of reaching the $5,000 threshold.
(SF C&GCC § 1.134(c).)
Failure to insert a disclaimer in an independent expenditure mailing that the mailing was not authorized or approved by any candidate.
(SF C&GCC § 1.162.)
Failure to include a disclosure statement in a recorded telephone message indicating who paid for the recording.
(SF C&GCC § 1.163.)

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

September 11, 2006

Violation of restriction on political activity.
(SF Charter § 15.100(c).)

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

September 11, 2006

Violation of Sunshine Ordinance.  Failure of City entity to provide adequate assistance in response to a public record request.
(SF Admin. Code § 67.21(c).)
Violation of Sunshine Ordinance.  Failure of City entity to base withholding of requested documents on an express provision of state or local law. 
(SF Admin. Code § 67.24 (i).) 

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

September 11, 2006

Violation of Sunshine Ordinance.  Failure of City policy body to provide adequate notice of business to be transacted at a special meeting.
(SF Admin. Code § 67.6(f).)

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

Violation of prohibition against City officer engaging in compensated advocacy.

Violation of prohibition against City employee engaging in political activity during working hours or on City premises.

Failure to register as committee.

Violation of Sunshine Ordinance. Failure of City entity to make information available to a member of the public when requested

Failure to register as lobbyist.

Violation of prohibition against City employee engaging in political activity during working hours or on City premises.

Failure to file late contribution reports.
(SF C&GCC § 1.106; Cal. Govt. Code § 84203(a).)
Failure to obtain and disclose contributor information.
(SF C&GCC § 1.114(e).)
Failure to abide by contribution limits.
(SF C&GCC § 1.114(e), 1.104(e).)
Failure to file supplemental reports.
(Former SF C&GCC § 1.152(a)(3).)
Failure to report accrued expenses.
(Former SF C&GCC § 1.106; Cal. Govt. Code § 84211(k).)

Thirteen complaints - Non-Responsive Filer. Failure to timely file campaign finance disclosure reports.

Violation of campaign contribution limits.

Six complaints - Non-Responsive Filer. Failure to timely file campaign finance disclosure reports.

Attempt to influence a governmental decision involving his or her appointment to officer position or employment.

Three complaints - Non-Responsive Filer. Failure to timely file campaign finance disclosure reports.

Non-Responsive Filer. Failure to timely file campaign finance disclosure reports.

Non-Responsive Filer. Failure to timely file campaign finance disclosure reports.

Non-Responsive Filer. Failure to timely file campaign finance disclosure reports.

Non-Responsive Filer. Failure to timely file campaign finance disclosure reports.

Non-Responsive Filer. Failure to timely file campaign finance disclosure reports.

Three complaints - Non-Responsive Filer. Failure to timely file campaign finance disclosure reports.

December 12, 2005

Non-Responsive Filer. Failure to timely file campaign finance disclosure reports.

(SF C&GCC §§ 1.106 and 1.300, et seq; Cal. Govt. Code §§ 84200, et seq.)

Settlement for $1,350.

Non-Responsive Filer. Failure to timely file campaign finance disclosure reports.

Non-Responsive Filer. Failure to timely file campaign finance disclosure reports.

Non-Responsive Filer. Failure to timely file campaign finance disclosure reports.

Failure to file disclosure statements for and copies or originals of mass mailings.

(SF C&GCC §§ 1.106 and 1.161;
Cal. Govt. Code § 84104.)

Failure to disclose independent expenditures in support of local ballot measures.

September 12, 2005

Failure to disclose contributions by major donor committees.

(SF C&GCC § 1.106; Cal. Govt. Code  § 84200)

Settlement for $400.

September 12, 2005

Failure to register and file reports as a lobbyist.

(SF C&GCC § 2.110)

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

August 8, 2005

Personal loan to supervisorial campaign in excess of $15,000 maximum amount.

(SF C&GCC § 1.116)

Settlement for $1,000.

August 8, 2005

Violation of recorded telephone message disclosure requirements.

(SF C&GCC §§ 1.104(p) & 1.163)

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

August 8, 2005

Failure to report independent expenditures.

(Cal. Govt. Code §§ 81000, et seq., 84200, 84200.6, 84203.5 & 84211; SF C&GCC § 1.106)

False endorsements in campaign literature.

(SF C&GCC §§ 1.405 & 1.410)

Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

(Referred to FPPC.)

Dismissed because facts did not support finding of violation.

July 11, 2005

Personal loan to supervisorial campaign in excess of $15,000 maximum amount.

(SF C&GCC § 1.116)

Settlement for $1,000.

October 18, 2004

Failure to disclose on a timely basis two contributions totaling $800,000.

(SF C&GC Code § 1.106; Cal. Govt. Code § 84203)