CFB Votes on Enforcement Matters from 2021 Elections and Recent Special Elections
09/15/2022
The NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB) today voted on enforcement matters for independent expenditure committees active in the 2021 election cycle and candidate campaigns from recent special elections. Refer to the table below for details on the Board's enforcement decisions. A memo detailing the violations and penalties is available by clicking the link in the total penalties column.
The Board recognized the following candidates for completing the post-election audit process without any violations and penalties assessed. The Board recognizes the diligence of the candidates and their campaign staff in running campaigns that maintained compliance with New York City’s campaign finance law.
Campaigns in Compliance
|
Election Cycle |
Candidate |
Office |
Treasurer |
1st Time Candidate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2017 |
Joseph R. Concannon |
City Council District #23 |
Joseph R. Concannon |
No |
|
2017 |
Robert E. Cornegy, Jr. |
City Council District #36 |
Carolyn Cain |
No |
|
2017 |
Rebecca S. Harary |
City Council District #4 |
Joseph M. Harary |
Yes |
|
2017 |
Alec H. Hartman |
City Council District #4 |
Marc S. Hartman |
Yes |
|
2017 |
Erin Z. Hussein |
City Council District #2 |
Erin Z. Hussein |
Yes |
|
2019A |
A. Manny Alicandro |
Public Advocate |
Robert Hornak |
Yes |
|
2019A |
Jared Rich |
Public Advocate |
Andrew Poznanski |
Yes |
|
2019A |
Dawn L. Smalls |
Public Advocate |
Nancy R. Youman |
Yes |
|
2019B |
Victor Jordan |
City Council District #45 |
Casey Hill |
No |
|
2019B |
L. Rickie Tulloch |
City Council District #45 |
Terrance Parris |
No |
|
2019 |
Anthony Alexis |
City Council District #45 |
Angela M. Williams |
No |
|
2019 |
Devin Balkind |
Public Advocate |
Devin Balkind |
No |
|
2019 |
Anthony Beckford |
City Council District #45 |
Roy Beckford |
No |
|
2019 |
David E. Fite |
City Council District #45 |
David E. Fite |
Yes |
|
2019 |
Walter N. Iwachiw |
Public Advocate |
Walter N. Iwachiw |
No |
A video recording of today's public hearing will be available on the CFB's Youtube channel.
Violations and Penalties
(for details on the violation, follow the link in the total penalties column)
| Spender Name (Election Cycle) | Office | Violation | Penalty | Total Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1199 For Maya (2021) |
Independent Spender | 1. Failure to disclose the name of a leader | $250 | $41,523 |
| 2. Failing to file | $41,273 |
| Spender Name (Election Cycle) | Office | Violation | Penalty | Total Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFP National PAC (2021) |
Independent Spender | 1. Failure to report contributions | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| Spender Name (Election Cycle) | Office | Violation | Penalty | Total Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSNA PAC (2021) |
Independent Spender | 1.Failing to file | $7,290 | $7,290 |
| Spender Name (Election Cycle) | Office | Violation | Penalty | Total Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Her (2021) |
Independent Spender | 1.Failing to file | $47,500 | $47,500 |
| Candidate Name (Election Cycle) | Office | Violation | Penalty | Total Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celia Dosamantes (2015) Public Funds: $0 |
City Council District 23 | 1. Failing to provide bank statements | $5,000 | $68,556 |
| 2. Failing to report transactions | VNP | |||
| 3. Failing to demonstrate compliance with cash receipts reporting and documentation requirements | $112 | |||
| 4. Filing late disclosure statements | $1,600 | |||
| 5. Accepting contributions from corporations, limited liability companies, or partnerships | $13,200 | |||
| 6. Accepting over-the-limit contributions | $9,750 | |||
| 7. Failing to demonstrate compliance with intermediary reporting and documentation requirements | $100 | |||
| 8. Failing to demonstrate that spending was in furtherance of the campaign | $413 | |||
| 9. Converting campaign funds to a personal use | $7,875 | |||
| 10. Material misrepresentation; fraud; submission of false or fictitious information | $30,000 | |||
| 11. Failing to respond to the draft audit report | $506 |
| Candidate Name (Election Cycle) | Office | Violation | Penalty | Total Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel O'Donnell (2019 Public Advocate Special Election) PFs: $615,776 |
Public Advocate | 1. Accepting an over-the-limit contribution | $125 | $803 |
| 2. Failing to demonstrate that spending was in furtherance of the campaign | VNP | |||
| 3. Making impermissible post-election expenditures | $678 |
| Candidate Name (Election Cycle) | Office | Violation | Penalty | Total Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Jordan (2021 Transition & Inauguration) | City Council District 9 (TIE) | 1. Improper use of TIE funds | $999 | $1,199 |
| 2. Late response to requests for information or documentation | $200 |
Public Funds Payment
| Candidate Name (Election Cycle) | Office | Public Funds Payment (Net) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel O'Donnell (2019 Public Advocate Special Election) PFs: $615,776 |
Public Advocate | $19,485* | |
* Net payment represents the approved public funds payment ($22,940) minus the penalties assessed ($803) and the campaign's final bank balance ($2,652).