7730 Franchise Tax Board
Program Descriptions

6285 - POLITICAL REFORM AUDIT

This program determines the accuracy and completeness of political statement reports filed with the Secretary of State, and compliance with disclosures and record keeping requirements. On behalf of the Fair Political Practices Commission, and in compliance with the Political Reform Act of 1974, the Franchise Tax Board conducts randomly selected field audits of committees supporting and opposing political candidates and statewide measures, as well as any state or county central committee or independent committee that spends $10,000 or more.