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    Final Adjudication Issued - Allies For Children

    January 27, 2023
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    The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission has issued 
    a final adjudication in the following matters under 
    The Lobbying Disclosure Law

    HARRISBURG, PA – 

    Order No. 156-SL  
    Allies for Children
    Registered Principal
    Pittsburgh, PA 

    ORDER SUMMARY:


    1. Allies for Children, in its capacity as a principal registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State (“Department of State”) under principal registration number “P42945,” failed to timely file quarterly expense reports with the Department of State for the first quarter of 2022 as required by Section 13A05 of Pennsylvania’s lobbying disclosure law (“Lobbying Disclosure Law”), 65 Pa.C.S. § 13A05.

    2. The transgressions of the Lobbying Disclosure Law outlined in paragraph 1 immediately above are deemed to be negligent in nature.

    3. Based upon the totality of the circumstances in this case,  the imposition  of a civil penalty is not warranted in this matter.


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