At ISPolitical, we build in tools to make it as rare as possible to get a Request for Additional Information (RFAI) from the Federal Election Commissions. However, not all RFAIs can be avoided. If you do get one about failing to file a required report, review the notes below for what you should do and how you can avoid getting another RFAI in the future.
Click here if your letter is about differences between periodic and triggered report and see our full list of RFAI help files if you get a letter about another issue.
Failure to File Form 1 Appointing New Treasurer
Text from RFAI
It has come to the attention of the Commission that your treasurer for [COMMITTEE NAME] has resigned and the Commission has received no information regarding a new treasurer. A treasurer must be appointed within ten (10) days of the resignation of the previous treasurer. (11 CFR ? 102.2(a)(2))
It is required that for any committee to conduct any business, they must have an active treasurer. Failure to appoint a treasurer will result in the inability of the committee to accept contributions and make disbursements. (11 CFR ?? 102.7(a) and (b))
Paper filers may download FEC FORM 1 from the FEC website at http://www.fec.gov/help-candidate-and-committees/forms. Please be advised that once a committee meets the requirements of electronic filing, all subsequent statements, designations, reports, and amendments must be filed electronically. (11 CFR 104.18(a) (2), 104.18(c) and 104.18(f))
For additional information about the report review process or specific filing information for your committee type, please visit www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees. If you should have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me on our toll-free number (800) 424-9530 (at the prompt press 5 to reach the Reports Analysis Division) or my local number (202) 694-1174.
Background
All Political Committees must have an appointed treasurer to raise and spend money. Your previous treasurer has resigned and you have failed to notify the FEC of your new treasurer.
Solution
File a Form 1 providing the FEC with your new treasurer. Any U.S. citizen (or ?green card? holder), can serve as your a treasurer. If you are unable to find another treasurer, the candidate can serve as their own treasurer.
Best Practices
While ISPolitical is designed to be so simple that anyone can use it, a professional treasurer will make it easier to run your committee and stay on the right side of the FEC. Read more here.
Failure to File Required Periodic Report
Text from RFAI
It has come to the attention of the Federal Election Commission that you may have failed to file the above referenced report of receipts and disbursements or failed to file a report covering the entire reporting period as required by the Federal Election Campaign Act, as amended. 52 U.S.C. ?30104(a)
It is important that you file this report immediately with the Federal Election Commission, 1050 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20463. For reports shipped via delivery services (e.g., FedEx, UPS or DHL), use the ZIP code 20002. Please note that electronic filers must submit their reports electronically, as per 11 CFR ?104.18. A copy of the report or relevant portions must also be filed with the Secretary of State or equivalent State officer unless the State is exempt from the federal requirement to receive and maintain paper copies. You can verify the Commission’s receipt of any documents submitted by your committee on the FEC website at www.fec.gov
Background
Once established, political committees must continue to file all required periodic reports (Form 3, 3X, or 3P) until terminated.
You have failed to file a required report.
Solution
As soon as possible, file the required report along with a note describing the cause of the delay and steps you will be undertaking to avoid missing further deadlines.
Best Practices
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