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	ERC Home	Division Overview The Campaign Finance Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with the State's campaign finance laws, rules and regulations. The division is led by a Deputy Director, who has oversight of all division staff and who reports directly to the Executive Director. This division performs duties in the following areas: Compliance Sends notices to committees prior to report deadlines Sends noncompliance letters for overdue reports Sends penalty waivers and assessments for late reports Investigates complaints alleging campaign finance violations Investigates prohibited activity identified during audits Answers policy questions and drafts advisory opinions Manages public financing programs at state and local level Manages Political Party Financing Fund Manages collection of forfeitures and escheats owned by committees Manages records requests placed with financial institutions Audit Audits all campaign finance reports filed with the SBOE Assists committees with resolving audit issues Refers disclosed prohibited activity to the Deputy Director Reconstructs disclosure reports Performs in-depth financial record audits Works in conjunction with compliance staff to resolve complaints Provides helpdesk support for disclosure software and forms Assists CBEs with audit issues Conducts campaign finance wellness checks Training Develops and delivers mandatory treasurer training Schedules and conducts classroom training sessions Monitors online training to address potential problems Develops and maintains disclosure forms Oversees proper filing of Statements of Economic Interest Administrative Answers general campaign finance questions Maintains security of confidential information Maintains committee files Coordinates all mailings Imports electronically-filed reports Scans committee filings Enters report information into the state's report database Fills requests for information
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