A final audit report by the FEC noted that LFAF officials told agency staff the accounting errors"were obviously not intentional, but … due to lack of expertise from our volunteer treasurer."
A Texas-based pro-Trump political action committee agreed to pay a $4,000 civil penalty to the Federal Election Commission this month for multiple violations of campaign finance rules, according to paperwork obtained by theThe Pasadena-based Latinos For America First PAC, whose mission is to"advocate for conservative policies and elect America first candidates," agreed to the $4,325 payment in February and has until August to make it in six installments, according to a Feb.
The audit also found that LFAF understated its receipts by $152,815 and understated disbursements by $183,369, according to the report. What's more, the PAC failed to disclose or inadequately disclosed the occupation and name of employer information for 129 contributions from individuals totaling $39,340, the document states.
A final audit report by the FEC noted that LFAF officials told agency staff the accounting errors"were obviously not intentional, but … due to lack of expertise from our volunteer treasurer." So far during the current election cycle, LFAF has raised $378,664, with most of its donations coming from out-of-state retirees,. That contribution went to U.S. House candidate Tracy Wright, who lost her bid to represent Washington's 4th Congressional District in 2022. Wright isn't currently running for office.Michael Karlis is a Staff Writer at the San Antonio Current. He is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C.