Drummond represents Ethics Commission in lawsuit over failed campaign finance system
OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 22, 2026) – The Oklahoma Ethics Commission, represented by Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office, has filed a lawsuit against RFD & Associates, Inc., alleging the Texas-based vendor failed to deliver a critical political finance reporting system despite repeated assurances and multiple deadline extensions, costing the state more than $800,000.
In December 2024, the Ethics Commission contracted with RFD & Associates, Inc. to create a new system to support statutorily mandated filing, review, and public disclosure in a timely manner. With the exception of the initial project kickoff, it failed to meet six of seven major contractual milestones and never produced an operational system.
“As Oklahoma's chief legal officer, I will continue to hold accountable those who fail to deliver on their commitments to the people of this state,” Drummond said. “When vendors misrepresent their capabilities and leave essential systems inoperable, taxpayers deserve accountability and the recovery of public funds.”
The lawsuit asserts multiple claims, including breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment, negligent misrepresentation, breach of warranties and violations of the Oklahoma Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The State seeks damages in excess of $800,000.
“Timely and reliable reporting systems are essential to transparency and public trust in our elections,” Drummond said. “RFD & Associates, Inc. failed to deliver the system it promised, despite repeated opportunities to correct course and must now be held accountable."
