Lawson for Judge 2022

POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 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, 2025. General Purpose Committees 1. California New Car Dealers Association Issues PAC (1256259) 01/01/21 – 12/31/22 Legislative Districts 2. Mark W. Stone Friends of Mark Stone for Assembly 2022 (1435447) 01/01/20 – 06/30/22 Lobbyist Employers 3. California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) (1328231) 01/01/21 – 12/31/22 Mariko Yoshihara Statewide Candidates 4. Robert A. Wieckowski Robert Wieckowski for Secretary of State 2022 (1415116) 01/01/19 – 03/08/21 NFINDEX 01/31/25 Page 1 of 1 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT REPORTS Legislative Districts 1. Amnon Shor for State Senate 2022 (1445741) Superior Court Offices 2. Committee to Elect Mario A. Martinez, Jr. San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge 2022 (1446632) INDEX 01/31/25 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: Amnon Shor Amnon Shor for State Senate 2022 (1445741) January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 AUDIT AUTHORITY AND SCOPE This audit is authorized under Section 90001 of the California Government Code. State Senate districts were randomly selected by the Fair Political Practices Commission. Candidates in selected districts who raised or spent $15,000 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, 2025. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Committee was controlled by Amnon Shor, a candidate for State Senate, District 14, in the 2022 General Election. The Committee was terminated effective December 31, 2022. TREASURER: Thomas E. Montgomery III Political Communications, Inc. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 44,918 Total Expenditures: $ 44,915 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 – Amnon Shor/Amnon Shor for State Senate 2022 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. RECORDKEEPING Records, such as copies of invoices, receipts, or credit card statements, were not provided for expenditures made totaling 22,595. Of this amount, $19,601 was payments made to Capital One for credit card expenditures. The lack of these records precluded the determination of whether additional subvendor disclosure was required to be made. In addition, canceled checks, bank statements, and a check register were maintained to verify the names of the payees and the amount paid. Mr. Montgomery did not provide a comment. POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: Mario A. Martinez, Jr. Committee to Elect Mario A. Martinez Jr. San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge 2022 (1446632) January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 AUDIT AUTHORITY AND SCOPE This audit is authorized under Section 90001 of the California Government Code. Superior Court offices were randomly selected by the Fair Political Practices Commission. Candidates for selected offices who raised or spent $15,000 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, 2025. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Committee was controlled by Mario A Martinez, Jr., a candidate for San Bernardino Superior Court Judge in the 2022 Primary Election. The Committee terminated effective June 30, 2022. TREASURER: Anthony A. Flores Jr. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 17,719 Total Expenditures: $ 21,957 The totals for contributions received and expenditures were taken from the unaudited statements as filed in paper format with the Secretary of State for the period indicated above. Franchise Tax Board Audit Report – Mario A. Martinez Jr./Committee to Elect Mario A. Martinez Jr. San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge 2022 Page 2 of 3 FINDINGS AND RESPONSES OPINION The filers, in our opinion, have not substantially complied with the disclosure and/or recordkeeping provisions of the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.) and related rules and regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. RECORDKEEPING Copies of contributors’ checks, credit card authorization records, and/or duplicate deposit slips were not maintained to verify reported contributions received totaling $13,896. A written contributors list and bank statements were provided. Invoices and/or receipts were not maintained for expenditures made totaling $11,538. Of this amount, canceled checks and/or other payment method details were not maintained for expenditures made totaling $4,502. The lack of records precluded verification of the information disclosed and/or any additional disclosure required. REPORTS AND STATEMENTS Three Form 460 Campaign Disclosure Statements were not timely filed with the Secretary of State (SOS). The Statements were initially filed with the Registrar of Voters in San Bernardino County. Reference Exhibit A Form 497 Contribution Reports were not filed with the SOS for 9 contributions received totaling $12,900. Reference Exhibit B CAMPAIGN BANK ACCOUNT A campaign expenditure of $1,420 for web service was not processed through the Committee’s designated campaign bank account and/or disclosed on Schedule E, Payments Made, on the Form 460 Campaign Disclosure Statement filed for period ending June 30, 2022. Instead, the expenditure was paid directly by the Candidate using his personal funds and was overstated by $580 when a $2,000 payment was disclosed to the Candidate for web services on Schedule F, Accrued Expenses. TREASURER’S COMMENT Mr. Flores did not provide a comment. Franchise Tax Board Audit Report – Mario A. Martinez Jr./Committee to Elect Mario A. Martinez Jr. San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge 2022 Page 3 of 3 LIST OF EXHIBITS EXHIBIT A – FORM 460 CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT TIMELY FILED EXHIBIT B - FORM 497 CONTRIBUTION REPORTS NOT FILED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED EXHIBIT A - FORM 460 CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT TIMELY FILED Date Days Statement Period Receipts Expenditures Filed Late 01/01/22 – 04/23/22 $ 16,120 $ 6,040 05/18/22 20 04/24/22 – 05/21/22 1,599 7,782 04/20/23 329 05/22/22 – 06/30/22 0 8,135 06/15/23 318 EXHIBIT B - FORM 497 CONTRIBUTION REPORTS NOT FILED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED Date Received Contributor Amount 1. 03/11/2022 Anthony Flores $ $ 4,900.00 (1) 2. 04/10/2022 Jennifer Serrano $ 1,000.00 (1) 3. 04/14/2022 * Marcella Rios $ 1,000.00 4. 04/18/2022 Phillip Rios $ 1,000.00 (1) 5. 05/01/2022 Kawika Smith for Judge $ 1,000.00 (1) 6. 05/02/2022 Friends to Elect Joel Agron $ 1,000.00 (1) 7. 05/03/2022 SB County Public Attys Assn $ 1,000.00 (1) 8. 05/10/2022 Lisa Guerra $ 1,000.00 (1) 9. 05/17/2022 Hon John Pacheco $ 1,000.00 Total $ 12,900 * Date cumulative contributions met or exceeded the $1,000 reporting threshold. (1) The Fair Political Practices Commission issued a violation order for these reports not filed. The committee received a penalty in the amount of $1,557. POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 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 March 28, 2025. Special Legislative Districts 1. David F. Campos David Campos for Assembly 2022 (1441574) 01/01/21 – 06/30/22 2. David F. Campos David Campos for Assembly 2026 (1440610) 01/01/21 – 06/30/22 Statewide Candidates 3. Robert J. Molnar Molnar for Insurance Commissioner 2022 (1445303) 01/01/22 – 06/30/22 NFINDEX 03/28/25 Page 1 of 1 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT REPORTS Statewide Candidates 1. Luis J Rodriguez for CA Governor 2022 (1442817) 2. Ron Jones for Governor 2022 (1448168) 3. Yang for Superintendent of Public Instruction 2022 (1444151) INDEX 03/28/25 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: Luis J. Rodriguez Luis J Rodriguez for CA Governor 2022 (1442817) January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 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 March 28, 2025. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Committee was controlled by Luis J. Rodriguez, a candidate for Governor in the 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election. The Committee terminated effective June 30, 2022. TREASURER: Ajay K. Rai FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 26,488 Total Expenditures: $ 26,895 The totals for contributions received and expenditures were taken from the unaudited statements as filed in paper format with the Secretary of State for the period indicated above. Franchise Tax Board Audit Report – Luis J. Rodriguez/Luis J Rodriguez for CA Governor 2022 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. RECORDKEEPING Copies of contributors’ checks, credit card authorization forms, and/or other supporting documentation were not maintained for 17 contributions received totaling $16,306. Of this amount, $2,500 was reported as a loan received from Ajay Rai and $3,000 was reported as a loan received from Luis and Trini Rodriguez on March 18, 2022 and May 10, 2022, respectively, and $2,139 was reported as nonmonetary contributions received. The lack of records precludes the determination of whether Form 497 Contributions were required to be filed with the Secretary of State (SOS) for the loans reported as received. Mr. Rai stated that to minimize paper usage, they opted to keep check images on the bank’s website. He explained that OneWest Bank, which served as the campaign’s bank, was acquired by First Citizens Bank in June 2022. He added that access to OneWest Bank was discontinued making it impossible to access the copies of contributors’ checks. Receipts and/or invoices were not maintained for 20 expenditures made totaling $7,320. In addition, canceled checks and/or other bank source documents were not maintained for payments totaling $2,822. Canceled checks, bank statements, and a check register were maintained to verify the names of the payees, and the amounts paid. Mr. Rai stated that some receipts were misplaced due to a move that occurred between the end of the campaign and the time of the audit. REPORTS AND STATEMENTS A Form 497 Contribution Report was filed with the SOS after the 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election on June 15, 2022, for a $1,000 contribution received from Sandra Cisnero on June 3, 2022. Mr. Rai stated that this was his first time serving as a treasurer and the errors were inadvertent. POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: Ronald E. Jones Ron Jones for Governor 2022 (1448168) January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 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 March 28, 2025. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Committee was controlled by Ronald E. Jones, a candidate for Governor in the 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election. The Committee terminated effective September 15, 2022. TREASURER: Lori Craven FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 33,190 Total Expenditures: $ 26,064 The totals for contributions received and expenditures were taken from the unaudited statements as filed in paper and electronic format with the Secretary of State for the period indicated above. Franchise Tax Board Audit Report – Ronald E. Jones/Ron Jones for Governor 2022 Page 2 of 3 FINDINGS AND RESPONSES OPINION The filers, in our opinion, have not substantially complied with the disclosure or recordkeeping provisions of the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.) and related rules and regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. RECORDKEEPING Invoices and/or receipts were not maintained for expenditures made totaling $24,989. Of this amount, $14,646 was identified in the period May 22, 2022 through June 30, 2022, for which a Form 460 Campaign Disclosure Statement was not filed. Bank Statements were maintained. The lack of records precluded the determination of whether subvendor information and/or accrued expenses were required to be disclosed. A comment was not provided. Bank Statements and/or other source documents were not provided to verify the source of a $4,000 loan reported as received from the Candidate. A copy of the check received was provided. A comment was not provided. REPORTS AND STATEMENTS A Form 460 Semi-annual Statement for period May 22, 2022 through June 30, 2022, was not filed with the Secretary of State (SOS). Receipts and expenditures for the period totaled $21,692 and $25,325, respectively. Form 460 Preelection Statements for the periods ending April 23, 2022 and May 21, 2022, due with the SOS on April 28, 2022 and May 26, 2022, were filed between 4 and 15 days late in paper format on May 2, 2022 and June 10, 2022, respectively. In addition, the Form 460 Preelection Statement for the period ending May 21, 2022, was filed 7 days late, electronically, on June 2, 2022. A comment was not provided. A Form 497 Contribution Report was not filed with the SOS for a $3,116 loan received from the Candidate on June 6, 2022. Form 497 Contribution Reports were filed with the SOS between 1 and 59 days late for 10 contributions received totaling $33,616. In addition, a Report was filed for a $2,000 contribution received from Dori Able and was overstated by $500. A Report was timely filed for a $1,000 contribution received from Adonijah Ofbonnaya on June 1, 2022. See Exhibit A Ms. Craven stated that this was their first time running a campaign and reports were filed late due to inexperience. Franchise Tax Board Audit Report – Ronald E. Jones/Ron Jones for Governor 2022 Page 3 of 3 CAMPAIGN BANK ACCOUNT Campaign expenditures totaling $648 for candidate travel, lodging, and meals (TRC) were reported as paid by the Candidate through his personal funds. The amounts were disclosed as accrued expenses on the Form 460 Preelection Statement filed for period ending April 23, 2022. The total amount under Schedule F, Summary was reported as $1,112. These accrued expenses were not carried over to the subsequent Form 460 Preelection Statement filed for period ending May 21, 2022. In addition, records were not provided for the expenditures made. A comment was not provided. MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED Three contributions of $100 or more totaling $9,979 were received in the form of cash and/or money order. Of this amount, $6,979 was cash received from the Candidate on June 2 and June 28, 2022, to pay off the outstanding debt, and $3,000 was reported as received from Charles England on May 11, 2022. A comment was not provided. EXHIBIT A - FORM 497 CONTRIBUTION REPORTS NOT TIMELY FILED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED Date Date Days Received Contributor Amount Filed Late 1. 04/01/22 Melissa L. Walker 2,000 06/02/22 59 2. 04/12/22 Ronald Jones 4,000 06/02/22 50 3. 04/14/22 Donna Walker 5,192 06/02/22 48 4. 04/20/22 Mick Smith 2,077 06/02/22 42 5. 05/04/22 Ronald Jones $ 6,000 06/02/22 28 6. 05/11/22 Charles England 3,000 06/02/22 21 7. 05/17/22 Ronald Jones 3,115 06/02/22 15 8. 05/18/22 Dori Abel 2,000 06/02/22 14 9. 05/23/22 Ronald Jones 3,116 06/02/22 9 10. 05/31/22 Ronald Jones 3,116 06/02/22 1 Total $ 33,616 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: George Yang Yang for Superintendent of Public Instruction 2022 (1444151) January 1, 2022 through September 5, 2022 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 March 28, 2025. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Committee was controlled by George Yang, a candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election. The Committee terminated effective September 5, 2022. TREASURER: Thomas E. Montgomery III Political Communications, Inc. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 61,643 Total Expenditures: $ 57,076 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 – George Yang/ Yang for Superintendent of Public Instruction 2022 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 (SOS) for contributions received totaling $52,948. Of this amount, $15,000 was a loan received from the candidate on March 21, 2022, and $37,948 was loans forgiven by the candidate on September 5, 2022. Mr. Montgomery stated an attempt was made to file a Form 497 for the $15,000 loan received on March 21, 2022, but it was unsuccessful. He added that he may file amendments to the Form 460 Campaign Disclosure Statements to adjust forgiven loans to outstanding debt. A proof of filing amendments was not provided, and amendments were not located as filed with the SOS as of March 17, 2025. POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 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 May 30, 2025. Statewide Candidates PERIOD COVERED 1. Jeffrey J. Denham Denham for Lt. Governor 2022 (1407076) 01/01/18 – 06/30/22 2. John A. Perez John A. Perez for Lt. Governor 2022 (1398388) 01/01/17 – 11/27/18 3. Reinette Senum Reinette Senum for California Governor 2022 (1440363) 01/01/21 – 06/30/22 Superior Court Offices 4. Fernanda M. Barreto 01/01/22 – 12/31/22 Barreto for Judge 2022 (1444832) 5. Ryan E. Dibble 01/01/21 – 06/30/22 Ryan Dibble for Judge 2022 (1439446) 6. Carol W. Elswick 01/01/22 – 06/30/22 Retain Judge Carol Elswick 2022 (1444800) 7. Christopher M. Lawson 01/01/22 – 06/30/22 Lawson for Judge 2022 (1444884) NFINDEX 05/30/25 Page 1 of 1 8. Eric D. Scarbrough Scarbrough for Judge 2022 (1442784) 01/01/21 – 12/31/22 9. Peter W. Singer Singer for Judge 2022 (1445626) 01/01/22 – 12/31/22 10. David K. Tulcan Tulcan for Judge 2022 (1444739) 01/01/22 – 06/30/22 NFINDEX 05/30/25 Page 2 of 2 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 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 District Attorneys of Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Francisco Counties on May 30, 2025. Statewide Candidates PERIOD COVERED 1. Eric P. Early Eric Early for California Attorney General 2022 (1437711) 01/01/21 – 06/30/22 NFINDEX 05/30/25 Page 1 of 1 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 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 City Clerk of Menlo Park and the District Attorney of San Mateo County on May 30, 2025. CAMPAIGN PERIOD COVERED 1. Peter I. Ohtaki 01/01/22 – 12/29/22 Ohtaki for City Council 2022 (1451887) NFINDEX 05/30/25 Page 1 of 1 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 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 City Clerk of San Ramon and the District Attorney of Contra Costa County on May 30, 2025. CAMPAIGN PERIOD COVERED 1. Mark H. Armstrong Mark Armstrong for San Ramon City Council District 2 – 2022 (1444460) 01/01/22 – 12/31/22 NFINDEX 05/30/25 Page 1 of 1 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT REPORTS Superior Court Offices 1. Thomas Allison for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge 2022 (1444746) 2. Karen Brako for Superior Court Judge 2022 (1443130) INDEX 05/30/25 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: Thomas D. Allison Thomas Allison for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge 2022 (1444746) January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 AUDIT AUTHORITY AND SCOPE This audit is authorized under Section 90001 of the California Government Code. Superior Court offices were randomly selected by the Fair Political Practices Commission. Candidates for selected offices who raised or spent $15,000 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 May 30, 2025. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Committee was controlled by Thomas D. Allison, a candidate for Superior Court Judge, Los Angeles County, in the 2022 Primary Election. The Committee terminated effective December 31, 2022. TREASURER: Brittany M. Allison FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 18,869 Total Expenditures: $ 15,140 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 – Thomas D. Allison/Thomas Allison for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge 2022 Page 2 of 2 FINDINGS AND RESPONSES OPINION The filers, in our opinion, have not substantially complied with the disclosure and/or recordkeeping provisions of the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.) and related rules and regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. RECORDKEEPING Canceled checks were not maintained for expenditures made totaling $6,036. In addition, invoices and/or receipts were not maintained for expenditures made totaling $1,206. A comment was not provided. REPORTS AND STATEMENTS A Form 460 Preelection Statement for the period April 24 through May 21, 2022, was not filed with the Secretary of State (SOS). Receipts and expenditures for the period totaled $2,098 and $3,935, respectively. All other required Form 460 Campaign Disclosure Statements were filed with the SOS. Mr. Allison stated that a copy of Form 460 was filed with the Los Angeles County Clerk. A copy of the receipt email dated May 26, 2022, was provided. However, a copy was not filed with the SOS even after written notices sent on April 6, 2023, and May 16, 2024. Form 497 Contribution Reports were not filed with the SOS for two contributions received totaling $3,500. Of this amount, $1,000 was received from J. Kenneth Lund and $2,500 was received from Don Kendrick on April 3, 2022, respectively. No other Mrs. Allison stated that a copy of Form 497 was filed with the Los Angeles County Clerk on April 4, 2022, and provided a copy. She added that she was unaware of the filing requirement with SOS, and this was her first time being a treasurer to a committee. CAMPAIGN BANK ACCOUNT Campaign expenditures totaling $1,686 were not processed through the Committee’s designated campaign bank account. Instead, these expenditures were paid directly by the Candidate using his personal funds and/or credit card. Of this amount, $1,410 was spent at Vistaprint and $276 was spent at SquareSpace. These expenditures were reported on the Form 460 Campaign Disclosure Statement filed for the period ending April 23, 2022, as expenditures made and as loans received from the candidate to the Committee. Credit card contributions received via Stripe totaling $7,811 were not initially deposited into the designated campaign bank account. Instead, the funds were deposited into the Candidate’s personal savings account. Of this amount, $7,811 was subsequently transferred into the designated campaign bank account. Comments were not provided. POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: Karen Brako Karen Brako for Superior Court Judge 2022 (1443130) January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 AUDIT AUTHORITY AND SCOPE This audit is authorized under Section 90001 of the California Government Code. Superior Court offices were randomly selected by the Fair Political Practices Commission. Candidates for selected offices who raised or spent $15,000 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 May 30, 2025. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Committee was controlled by Karen Brako, a candidate for Superior Court Judge, Los Angeles County, in the 2022 General Election. The Committee terminated effective June 30, 2023. TREASURER: Gary Crummitt Crummitt and Associates, Inc. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 38,123 Total Expenditures: $ 33,023 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 – Karen Brako/Karen Brako for Superior Court Judge 2022 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. RECORDKEEPING Bank statements or other documents were not provided to verify the source of loans totaling $21,000 reported as received from the Candidate. Copies of checks were provided. EXPENDITURES Subvendor information was not disclosed for payments made totaling $12,460 to Barclays during the audit period. Of this amount, $181 was made to Orangetheory Fitness (OTF Long Beach) for which political, legislative, or governmental purposes were not justified. The subvendors provided a variety of goods and services, including printing, campaign literature, and mailing. Reference Exhibit A TREASURERS’ COMMENT A comment was not provided. EXHIBIT A - SUBVENDORS NOT REPORTED ON CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS Date Subvendor Amount 03/24/22 OTF Long Beach $ 181 09/07/22 Vistaprint 693 10/06/22 Cops Voter Guide 10,000 10/06/22 District Wine Long Beach 558 10/21/22 DS Political, LLC 1,028 Total $ 12,460 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 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 July 31, 2025. Superior Court Offices PERIOD COVERED 1. Jessica B. Cha Cha for OC Judge 2022 (1444092) 01/01/22 – 07/25/22 2. Peter F. Murray Murray for Judge 2022 (1444747) 01/01/22 – 12/31/22 3. Anna Slotky Reitano Reitano For Judge 2022 (1444466) 01/01/22 – 12/31/22 4. Albert Robles Albert Robles for Judge 2022 (1445608) 01/01/22 – 06/30/22 NFINDEX 07/31/25 Page 1 of 1 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 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 City Clerk of Maywood, and the District Attorney of Los Angeles County on July 31, 2025. CAMPAIGN PERIOD COVERED 1. Andrea Aguilar Andrea Aguilar for Maywood City Clerk 2022 (1455600) 01/01/22 – 12/31/22 2. Mayra Aguiluz Mayra Aguiluz for Maywood City Council 2022 (1452981) 01/01/22 – 12/31/22 3. Carlos Alvarez Alvarez for City Council 2022 (1451326) 01/01/22 – 12/06/22 4. Eduardo (Eddie) De La Riva DeLaRiva for Maywood City Council 2022 (1407429) 07/01/19 – 12/31/22 5. Ricardo Lara Ricardo Lara for Maywood City Council 2022 (1423002) 07/01/19 – 12/31/22 6. Heber Marquez Heber Marquez for Maywood City Council 2022 (1454653) 01/01/22 – 12/31/22 7. Maria D. Rosas Peralta Rosas Peralta for City Council 2022 (1450720) 01/01/22 – 12/06/22 8. Carmen Y. Perez Carmen Perez for Maywood City Council 2022 (1450714) 01/01/22 – 12/31/22 NFINDEX 07/31/25 Page 1 of 1 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 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 City Clerk of Menlo Park and the District Attorney of San Mateo County on July 31, 2025. CAMPAIGN PERIOD COVERED 1. Elizabeth (Betsy) Nash Betsy Nash for Council 2022 (1452523) 01/01/22 – 12/30/22 NFINDEX 07/31/25 Page 1 of 1 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 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 City Clerk of San Ramon, and the District Attorney of Contra Costa County on July 31, 2025. CAMPAIGN PERIOD COVERED 1. Dinesh B. Govindarao Dr. Dinesh Govindarao for Mayor 2022 (1444846) 01/01/22 – 12/31/22 2. Sara Lashanlo Sara Lashanlo for City Council 2022 (1446179) 01/01/22 – 12/31/22 Marisol Rubio 3. Marisol Rubio for San Ramon City Council 2022 (1452755) 01/01/22 – 12/31/22 Sabina Zafar 4. Sabina Zafar For San Ramon Mayor 2022 (1425797) 01/01/21 – 12/31/22 NFINDEX 07/31/25 Page 1 of 1 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: David E. Hudson Re-Elect Hudson 4 San Ramon Mayor 2022 (970655) (currently Hudson 4 San Ramon Mayor 2024) January 1, 2021, through December 24, 2022 AUDIT AUTHORITY AND SCOPE This audit is authorized under Section 90001 of the California Government Code. Local jurisdictions were randomly selected by the Fair Political Practices Commission. Candidates in selected jurisdictions who raised or spent $2,000 or more in connection with the last primary and/or general election before the selection 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 City Clerk of San Ramon and the District Attorney of Contra Costa County on July 31, 2025. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Committee was controlled by former Mayor of City of San Ramon, David E. Hudson. Mr. Hudson was re-elected in the 2022 Election held on November 8, 2022, and his term ended in 2024. The Committee terminated effective December 24, 2022. TREASURER: Barbara L. Hudson FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 38,963 Total Expenditures: $ 34,574 The totals for contributions received and expenditures were taken from the unaudited statements as filed in paper format with the City Clerk of San Ramon for the period indicated above. Franchise Tax Board Audit Report – David E. Hudson/Re-elect Hudson 4 San Ramon Mayor 2022 Page 2 of 2 FINDINGS AND RESPONSES OPINION Except as indicated in this Audit Report, the filer has, 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. RECORDKEEPING Copies of contributor’s checks and/or other supporting documentation were not maintained for contributions received totaling $38,857. The lack of records precludes the determination of whether a Form 497 Contribution Report was required to be filed with the City Clerk of San Ramon for a $1,000 contribution reported as received from Gateway Village on September 3, 2022, as well as whether contribution limits were exceeded by $100 for a $5,000 contribution reported as received from ACI – Alameda County Industries, Inc (1443634) on December 22, 2022. Bank statements, a check register, check stubs, contributor response envelopes, and/or a handwritten contributor log for activity in 2022 were provided. Mr. Hudson commented that the bank didn’t provide copies of the contributor checks and that the account is closed. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson both stated they were not aware of the limit regulation. MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED Occupation and/or employer information was not disclosed as indicated on the contributor response envelopes provided for contributions totaling $3,202 received from 7 individuals. Erroneous information was disclosed. In addition, employer and/or occupation information was not disclosed for contributions totaling $2,750 received from 9 individuals. Also, records to verify the occupation and/or employer information were not maintained for 3 contributions received totaling $1,750. Mr. Hudson stated that he personally knew many of the contributors. No additional comments were provided. POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: Heidi Ann Kenniston-Lee Heidi Kenniston-Lee for San Ramon City Council District 4 2022 (1445815) January 1, 2022 through December 29, 2022 AUDIT AUTHORITY AND SCOPE This audit is authorized under Section 90001 of the California Government Code. Local jurisdictions were randomly selected by the Fair Political Practices Commission. Candidates in selected jurisdictions who raised or spent $2,000 or more in connection with the last primary and/or general election before the selection 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 City Clerk of San Ramon, and the District Attorney of Contra Costa County on July 31, 2025. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The committee was controlled by Heidi Kenniston-Lee, a candidate for the San Ramon City Council District 4, 2022 General Election. The Committee terminated effective December 29, 2022. TREASURER: Cindy Alpert FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 8,080 Total Expenditures: $ 8,080 The totals for contributions received and expenditures were taken from the unaudited statements as filed in paper and/or electronic format with the City Clerk of San Ramon for the period indicated above. Franchise Tax Board Audit Report – Heidi Ann Kenniston-Lee/Heidi Kenniston-Lee for San Ramon City Council District 4 2022 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. RECORDKEEPING Canceled checks were not maintained for seven expenditures totaling $2,718. Bank statements, check registers, invoices and/or receipts, and an excel document with detailed payee information were provided. TREASURER’S COMMENT A comment was not provided. POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: Elizabeth M. Lashley-Haynes Lashley-Haynes for Judge 2022 (1445046) January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022 AUDIT AUTHORITY AND SCOPE This audit is authorized under Section 90001 of the California Government Code. Superior Court offices were randomly selected by the Fair Political Practices Commission. Candidates for selected offices who raised or spent $15,000 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 July 31, 2025. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Committee was controlled by Elizabeth M. Lashley-Haynes, a candidate for judge of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, in the 2022 General Election. The Committee terminated effective December 31, 2022. TREASURER: Robert W. Antall FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 109,330 Total Expenditures: $ 96,187 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 – Elizabeth M. Lashley-Haynes/Lashley-Haynes for Judge 2022 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. CAMPAIGN BANK ACCOUNT Campaign expenditures totaling $1,205 were incurred prior to the filing of Form 501 Candidate intention Statement and were paid with the Candidate’s personal funds. The expenditures were disclosed as accrued expenses on the Form 460 Preelection Statement filed for the period ending April 23, 2022. In addition, other expenditures totaling $3,247 were disclosed as accrued expenses payable to the Candidate which included filing fees of $2,251, and mileage and parking reimbursement of $997. The Candidate was reimbursed with an amount totaling $2,726. Of this amount, $1,561 was reimbursed via a check written on November 14, 2022, and $1,165 was reimbursed via a cashier’s check on December 16, 2022, when the bank account was closed. Mr. Antall stated that the accrued expenses were startup expenses prior to the campaign being set up to raise contributions. He added that he was novice to this and had difficulty learning and understanding all the forms and regulations. He also stated that he did his best in providing all the required records and explanations as requested during the audit and has no intent to defraud or violate any rules. He shared that errors made were inadvertent. POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 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 September 30, 2025. General Purpose Committees PERIOD COVERED 1. California Association of Highway Patrolmen PAC (802001) 01/01/21 – 12/31/22 2. Youth Power PAC, Sponsored by PowerCA Action (1332307) 01/01/21 – 12/31/22 NFINDEX 09/30/25 Page 1 of 1 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 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 November 26, 2025. General Purpose Committees PERIOD COVERED 1. American Association of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Political 01/01/21 – 12/31/22 Action Committee (970546) 2. CALPAC – California Medical Association PAC (742617) 01/01/21 – 12/31/22 NFINDEX 11/26/25 Page 1 of 1 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT REPORTS General Purpose Committees 1. Associated Builders and Contractors Central California Chapter PAC (ABC-PAC) (1222327) INDEX 11/26/25 POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM MS F387 PO BOX 651 SACRAMENTO CA 95812-0651 AUDIT REPORT OF THE POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT PROGRAM FOR: Associated Builders and Contractors Central California Chapter PAC (ABC-PAC) (1222327) January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022 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 November 26, 2025. ABOUT THE COMMITTEE BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Committee is a general purpose committee sponsored by Associated Builders and Contractors Central California Chapter. TREASURER: Laura Barnes Associated Builders and Contractors Central California Chapter FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Total Contributions Received: $ 60,211 Total Expenditures: $ 56,367 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 – Associated Builders and Contractors Central California Chapter PAC (ABC-PAC) 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. SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES Eight contributions made totaling $22,000 were not disclosed on the Summary of Expenditures, Schedule D, of the Form 460 Preelection Statement filed for the period July 1 through October 22, 2022. These contributions were reported as expenditures on Schedule E, Payments Made, and coded as “contribution” on the Form 460 Preelection Statement. Form 497 Contribution Reports were timely filed for all these contributions made. A similar finding was noted in two Audit Reports that were issued by the Franchise Tax Board on February 28, 2018, and July 31, 2023. A comment was not provided.