CFB Votes on Enforcement Matters at August Board Meeting
08/21/2024
NYCCFB Votes on Enforcement Matters at Public Meeting
August 21, 2024 – On Thursday August 15th, the NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB) voted to assess penalties to four committees from the 2021 election cycle. Please refer to the tables below for more details on these determinations.The Board also voted to assess a public funds repayment obligation of $1,242 to a committee from the 2021 election cycle.
Other business conducted during the public meeting included an announcement of campaigns that were in compliance. These candidates have completed the post-election audit process without any violations or penalties assessed by the Campaign Finance Board. The Board recognizes the diligence of the candidates and their staff in running campaigns that maintained compliance with New York City’s campaign finance program. Of these campaigns, nine are first time candidates with the Campaign Finance Board.
Campaigns in Compliance
August 15th Penalty Chart
Other business conducted during the public meeting included an announcement of campaigns that were in compliance. These candidates have completed the post-election audit process without any violations or penalties assessed by the Campaign Finance Board. The Board recognizes the diligence of the candidates and their staff in running campaigns that maintained compliance with New York City’s campaign finance program. Of these campaigns, nine are first time candidates with the Campaign Finance Board.
A video recording of the meeting is available on the CFB's YouTube channel.
Campaigns in Compliance
|
Election Cycle |
Candidate |
Office |
Treasurer |
First Time CFB Candidate? |
| 2021 | Adrienne Adams |
City Council District #28 |
Adjoa Gzifa |
No |
| 2021 | David Aronov |
City Council District #29 |
Mufazzal Hossain |
Yes |
| 2021 | Olivia Drabczyk |
City Council District #51 |
Zoe D. Loeb |
Yes |
| 2021 | Shekar Krishnan |
City Council District #25 |
Lina Lee |
Yes |
| 2021 | Abigail J. Martin |
City Council District #11 |
Jessica Goldstein |
Yes |
| 2021 | Steven Matteo |
Borough President (Staten Island) |
Angela Lesane |
No |
| 2021 | Lena A. Melendez |
City Council District #7 |
Amado S. Melendez |
Yes |
| 2021 | Liliana C. Melo |
City Council District #25 |
Orlando Arango |
Yes |
| 2021 | Corey Ortega |
City Council District #7 |
Metin N. Sarci |
No |
| 2021 | Mohammad S. Uddin |
City Council District #24 |
Zulker N. Hyder |
Yes |
| 2021 | Gena M. Watson |
City Council District #42 |
Gena M. Watson |
Yes |
August 15th Penalty Chart
| Candidate Name (Election Cycle) | Office | Alleged Violation | Penalty | Total Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Adams (2021) |
City Council |
1.Exceeding the expenditure limit. | $2,507 | $2,507 |
| Candidate Name (Election Cycle) |
Office | Violation | Penalty | Total Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quanda Francis (2021) |
Mayor | 1. Failing to provide bank, and merchant account statements. | $750 | $2,321 |
| 2. Failing to demonstrate compliance with reporting requirements for receipts. | $524 | |||
| 3. Failing to demonstrate compliance with cash receipts reporting and documentation requirements. | $189 | |||
| 4. Failing to document transactions. | $608 | |||
| 5. Filing late disclosure statements. | $250 |
| Candidate Name (Election Cycle) |
Office | Violation | Penalty | Total Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaeleigh Severino (2021) |
City Council | 1. Failing to provide bank and merchant account statements. | $1,004 | $5,391 |
| 2. Failing to demonstrate compliance with reporting requirements for receipts. | $2,660 | |||
| 3. Failing to demonstrate compliance with cash receipts reporting and documentation requirements. | $228 | |||
| 4. Failing to document transactions. | $113 | |||
| 5. Failing to file disclosure statements. | $886 | |||
| 6. Failing to respond to the Draft Audit Report. | $500 |
| Candidate Name (Election Cycle) |
Office | Violation | Penalty | Total Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhong Kim (2021) |
Borough President (Staten Island) |
1. Failing to provide bank account statements. | $600 | $5,120 |
| 2.Failing to file disclosure statements. | $2,250 | |||
| 3. Failing to respond to the Draft Audit Report. | $2,270 |