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2024 Political Campaign Software Highlights
Navigating the Political Software Landscape: Adapting to the Changing Tides of Technology and Regulation There’s a world of political campaign technology and accounting software out there, and staying ahead of the curve is not just a preference; it’s a necessity. The landscape of accounting software is being shaped by the intersection of political compliance market…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Accounting Software for Your Political Campaign
Welcome to the complex and dynamic world of political campaigns! Behind the scenes, there’s more than just passionate speeches and shaking hands. One crucial aspect that often goes unnoticed but plays a pivotal role in the success of any political endeavor is the use of accounting software. Let’s explore how to choose political campaign accounting…
Read MoreA Deep Dive into Political Campaign Accounting Software Features
Imagine a tool specifically designed to manage the financial side of political campaigns – the donations, the expenses, the financial and compliance reports…that’s political campaign accounting software in a nutshell. It’s the unsung hero behind the scenes, ensuring that campaign finances are well-organized, transparent, and compliant with all the nitty-gritty regulations. The Importance of Effective…
Read MoreNavigating Campaign Finance Regulations with Software Solutions
Campaign finance regulations play a pivotal role in maintaining transparency and fairness in the political landscape. As political campaigns evolve, so do the challenges associated with staying compliant with complex regulatory frameworks. In this article, we will explore the importance of campaign finance compliance, dive into the intricacies of federal and state regulations, and showcase…
Read MoreEnhancing Political Accounting Efficiency: The Power of ISPolitical’s Software
Navigating the intricacies of political accounting, including campaign finance, compliance, and reporting, is a monumental task. Fundraisers, marketers, and treasurers alike have their work cut out for them. That’s where ISPolitical steps in, offering cutting-edge political accounting software designed to revolutionize the way campaigns and organizations manage their financial responsibilities. In this blog post, we…
Read MoreISP Grows as Competitors in Possible Collapse
If you haven’t read this Politico piece about the “possible collapse”, don’t miss it. Brittany Gibson and Mandy Fernandez summarize the APAX acquisition, recent layoffs, technical issues, troubles of the company while citing unhappy former employees and important clients. It’s a terrifying picture for those who rely on last generation’s political tech behemoth. Gibson and…
Read MoreAbout FEC Conduit (Earmark) Memos
- For each itemized contribution via Conduit, we disclose a Conduit Memo.
This is according to the Campaign Finance Law 110.6 Earmarked contributions 52 U.S.C. 30116(a)(8)), specifically, Section C2c: The information required under 11 CFR 104.3(a) (3) and (4) for each earmarked contribution which in the aggregate exceeds $200 in any election cycle. - The Amount on the Conduit Memo is the amount of the transfer.
This amount is the whole/parent amount of the individual contribution. Again, this is according to the Campaign Finance Law 110.6 Earmarked contributions 52 U.S.C. 30116(a)(8)), specifically, Section C2b: The total amount of earmarked contributions received from the conduit or intermediary and the date of receipt.
- The Date of the Conduit Memo is the date of the transfer.
This is can be found on the FEC’s site on how to report contributions received through conduits. In the example, Mary Smith gave via conduit Mount Vernon Association PAC. Mount Vernon Association PAC is the conduit and is reported as a memo item supporting Mary Smith’s contribution. The Date of Receipt will be the date the conduit gave the contribution to the committee. This date may be later than the date disclosed with Mary’s information.
My Local Filing With NetFile Just Failed. Now What?
- The capital letters reference your local filing agency. Examples would be OCN for Oceanside or WESTSAC for West Sacramento.
- The dash (“-“) is sometimes referred to as an underscore (“_”) in emails. However, it is a dash.
- Check all of your settings. If, for example, you’re filing a Pre-Primary report, check that your Current Election is set to Primary and you’ve selected Pre-Election as the report period.
- Check the date associated with the Current Election by going to Lists, then to Elections, and ensuring the date is correct.
- Check the report from/to dates on the FPPC site.
- Double check your Filer ID based on the information mentioned above. Are you using a dash or an underscore? Have you transposed numbers? Are you using your Committee ID instead of your filing ID?
- The State is moving towards requiring treasurer email addresses for the CA Form 410 & 460. NetFile is also moving in this direction. This warning means your filer or treasurer email address is missing. Add an email address to the Filer Committee record or the linked Filer Treasurer record & regenerate your report.
ISPolitical: AI changing Accounting Software
In today’s world, upgrading and modernizing are par for the course and not keeping pace means becoming obsolete real quick.. Manufacturing is getting more efficient, computers are faster and smaller than ever, and information is shared at a breakneck pace. But the world of political accounting software hasn’t kept pace. At least, it didn’t. Until…
Read MoreWhy We Don’t Call our Clients “Users”
It isn’t uncommon for software companies to call their clients “users,” since, well…they “use” their products. But that seems pretty robotic, doesn’t it? I mean, because you’re a person, not a user. You could be a mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, aunt, or even that crazy uncle most people only see at Thanksgiving. You’re…
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