Attorney General Gentner Drummond said today he is pleased the Ethics Commission intends to promptly restore the state’s online campaign finance system after a vendor working with the commission to develop a new system failed to meet its obligations.
The vendor, RFD and Associates Inc., agreed to create a new system to support statutorily mandated filing, review and public disclosure in a timely manner but has breached its contract. Drummond said he will work to hold RFD and Associates Inc. accountable to the law.
“I take very seriously my role to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent fairly and appropriately,” Drummond said. “My office stands ready to take legal action to recover damages, hold those responsible accountable and work with the Ethics Commission to ensure the public has a reliable means to access campaign finance reports.”
Drummond also emphasized the importance of the system to public transparency.
“It is critical that citizens have access to campaign-finance reports and that online filing is fully functional,” he said. “I appreciate the quick work of the Ethics Commission to ensure transparency as we enter into an election year.”
