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Section 434(b) (4) of Title 2 of the United States
Code states, in part, that each report shall disclose the name
and address of each political committee from which transfers
are received, together with the dates and amounts of each
transfer.

Section 434(b) (8) of Title 2 of the United States
Code states, in part, that each report shall disclose the total
sum of receipts by or for such committee or candidate during
the reporting period.

Our examination of the Committee records revealed
the following:

1) The Committee received a total of 85 contributions
which were in excess of or aggregated in excess of $100. Of
these, eight (8) or 9.41% were not reported in any manner. Those
eight (8} receipts totaled $19,526 and represented 8.35% of the
total receipts which required itemization. In addition to the
above, our examination revealed one (1) $50 contribution which
was not included in the unitemized receipt totals.

2) The Committee received a total of 47 transfers
from other political committees. Of these, four (4) or 8.51%
which totaled $5,750 were not reported in any manner. Further,
six (6) transfers or 12.77%, which totaled $1,915.00 were
originally reported in the unitemized receipts total. These
ten (10) transfers totaled $7,665 and represented 17.05% of
the total amount of transfers required to be reported and
itemized.

Based on the Audit staff's recommendation
the Committee filed amendments on December 1, 1978 and March
9, 1979 which properly disclosed the contributions and transfers.

Recommendation -

The Audit staff recommends no further action on these
matters.

B. Itemization of Expenditures

Section 434(b) (9) of Title 2 of the United States
Code states, in part, that each report shall disclose the
identification of each person to whom expenditures have been
made by or on behalf of such committee or candidate which in
the aggregate exceeds $100 within a calendar year, together
with the purpose, amount and date of the expenditure.


Our examination of the Committee's records disclosed
that of 78 contributions requiring itemization 32 or 41.03%
lacked complete contributor information.

_ Based on the Audit staff's recommendation the
Committee filed an amended report on March 30, 1979, which
disclosed the required contributor information for 28 of the
32 contributions. The Committee also provided for our review
evidence of its efforts to obtain this information for the
remaining four (4) contributors.

Recommendation

The Audit staff recommends that no further action be taken
on this matter.

Vv. Other Matters

The following matter was noted during the audit for
which no further action is recommended.

During the course of the receipts review it was noted
that two (2) contributor checks totaling $700.00 and $50.00
in cash were used to pay a vendor for polling service. The
Committee was advised that, in the future, contributions
should be deposited and expenditures made from the campaign
depository in accordance with 11 CFR 103.3(a).



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April 1, 1977 through September 30, 1977. The Tonry for Congress
Campaign Committee reported a beginning cash balance on May 4,
1977°of $-0-, total receipts of $76,106.55, total expenditures

of $74,920.28, and an ending cash balance of $1,186.27.

This audit report is based on documents and working
papers which support each of the factual statements. They form
part of the record upon which the Commission based its decisions
on the matters in this report and were available to Commissioners
and appropriate staff for review.

B. Key Personnel

The principal officers of the Committees at the
time of the audit were:

Treasurer Chairman
Rick Tonry Campaign . .
Committee Guy Jd. D'Antonio, II J. Wayne Mumphrey
Tonry For Congress
Campaign Committee Guy J. D'Antonio, II Gordon P. Tonry

Cc. Scope

The audit included such tests as verification of total
reported receipts and expenditures and individual transactions;
review of required supporting documentation and analysis of
Committee debts and obligations; and, such other audit procedures
as deemed necessary under the circumstances.

II. Audit Findings and Recommendations
Rick Tonry Campaign Committee

A. Reporting of Receipts Including Transfers

Section 434(b) (2) of Title 2 of the United States
Code states, in part, that each report shall disclose the full
name and mailing address (occupation and the principal place
of business, if any) of each person who has made one or more
contributions to or for such committee within the calendar
year in an aggregate amount or value in excess of $100,
together with the amount and date of such contributions.



Section 434(b)(11) of Title 2 of the United States
Code states, in part, that each report shall disclose the
total sum of expenditures made by such committee or candidate
during the calendar year.

Our examination of the Committee's records revealed
that of 144 expenditures in excess of or which aggregated in
excess of $100, 16 expenditures, or 11.11% were not reported
in any manner. These 16 expenditures totaled $32,969.74 and
represented 11.78% of the total dollar amount required to be
itemized.

Based on the Audit staff's recommendation the
Committee filed amended reports on December 1, 1978 and March
9, 1979 itemizing these 16 expenditures.
Recommendation

The Audit staff recommends that no further action be
taken on this matter.

III. Audit Findings and Recommendations
Tonry For Congress Campaign Committee

A. Retention of Supporting Documentation
for Expenditures

Section 432(d) of Title 2 of the United States
Code states, in part, that each treasurer is required to
obtain and keep a receipted bill, stating the particulars,
for every expenditure made by or on behalf of a political
committee in excess of $100, or expenditures aggregating in
excess of $100, to the same person within a calendar year.

Section 102.9(c) (4) of Title 11, Code of Federal
Regulations states, that when a receipted bill is not available,
the treasurer may keep the cancelled check showing payment of
the bill; and the bill, invoice or other contemporaneous
memorandum of the transaction supplied to the committee by
the payee.

Our examination of the Committee records disclosed
that of 70 expenditures requiring supporting documentation, 49
expenditures or 70% lacked adequate supporting documentation.
These 49 expenditures totaled $53,276.12 and represented 72.75%
of the total dollar amount of expenditures requiring documen-
tation.



FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20463

December 4, 1979

MEMORANDUM
TO: FRED EILAND
PRESS OFFICE
THROUGH: BOB COSTA
FROM: JUDY HAWKINS
SUBJECT: PUBLIC ISSUANCE OF AUDIT REPORT -

RICK TONRY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (LA/1)

Attached please find a copy of the final audit report
of the Rick Tonry Campaign Committee (LA/1) which was
approved by the Commission on November 20, 1979.

Informational copies of this report have been received

by all parties involved and this report may be released to
the public.

Attachment as stated

cc: FEC Library
RAD
Public Record


The expenditures noted above may be grouped into
the following categories; (1) canvassing - 21 totaling $15,520.00,
and (2) general operating - 28 totaling $37,756.12.

(1) Twenty-one canvassing expenditures, totaling
$15,520, were referred to the Office of General Counsel where
on August 17, 1978, Matter Under Review 698 (78) was initiated.
The Committee explained that the funds were used to employ
individuals and organizations to distribute yard signs and
posters, i.e., signs posted on telephone poles in certain locations
within the Congressional district.

On November 21, 1978, the Commission found reason
to believe that the Committee violated 2 U.S.C. 432(d) by
failing to obtain and keep detailed documentation for certain
expenditures. The Committee subsequently provided the Office
of General Counsel evidence of its efforts to obtain the missing
documentation. Based on the Committee's actions the Office of
General Counsel determined that the Committee had demonstrated
best efforts to obtain the documentation and recommended no
further action. On August 14, 1979, the Commission approved the
Office of General Counsel's recommendation and closed the file
as it pertained to the Committee on this matter.

(2) Based on the Audit staff's recommendation the
Committee provided for our review on October 5, 1978, December
18, 1978 and March 30, 1979, supporting documentation or evidence
of its efforts to obtain the documentation for the 28 operating
expenditures which totaled $37,756.12.

Recommendation

Based on the above Committee response concerning the general
operating expenditures, the Audit staff recommends no further
action on this matter. .

B. Disclosure of Contributor Information

Section 434(b) (2) of Title 2 of the United States
Code states, in part, that each report shall disclose the full
name, and mailing address (occupation and principal place of
business, if any) of each person who has made one or more
contributions to or for such Committee within the calendar
year in an aggregate amount or value in excess of $100, together
with the amount and date of such contribution.



FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20463
November 26, 1979

Honorable Richard A. Tonry

Rick Tonry Campaign Committee

Tonry For Congress Campaign
Committee

9061 West Judge Perez Drive

P.O. Box 32

Chalmette, Louisiana 70044

Dear Mr. Tonry:

Enclosed for your information is a copy of the final
audit report of the Rick Tonry Campaign Committee and
Tonry for Congress Campaign Committee which was approved
by the Commission on November 20, 1979.

Upon notice of return receipt that your’ informational
copy of the report has been received (within approximately
five days), it will be released publicly by the Commission.

Should you have any questions regarding the public release
of this report, please contact Mr. Fred S. Eiland of the
Commission's Press Office at (202) 523-4065 or toll free at
(800) 424-9530. Any questions you may yet have related to
matters covered during the audit or in the audit report should
be directed to Ms. Sue Paschen of the Audit Division at
(202) 523-4155 or at the above toll free number.

Sincerely,

hk. ck

Assistant Staff Director
for the Audit Division

Enclosure as stated

CERTIFIED MAIL:
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED



FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20463

REPORT OF THE AUDIT DIVISION
ON THE
RICK TONRY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
TONRY FOR CONGRESS CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

I. Background

A. Overview

This report covers an audit of the Rick Tonry
Campaign Committee (1976) and the Tonry for Congress Campaign
‘Committee (1977) ("the Committees"), undertaken by the Audit
Division of the Federal Election Commission in accordance with
the Commission's audit policy to determine whether there has
been compliance with the provisions of the Federal Election
Campaign Act of 1971, as amended ("the Act"). The audit was
conducted pursuant to Section 438(a)(8) of Title 2 United
States Code, which directs the Commission to make from time
to time audits and field investigations with respect to reports
and statements filed under the provisions of the Act.

The Rick Tonry Campaign Committee registered with
the Federal Election Commission on July 27, 1976, as the
principal campaign committee of the Honorable Richard A. Tonry,
candidate for the office of U.S. Representative from the Ist
Congressional District of Louisiana. The Tonry for Congress
Campaign Committee registered with the Federal Election Commission
on June 17, 1977, .as the principal campaign committee of the
Honorable Richard A. Tonry, candidate in the 1977 special
election for the office of U.S. Representative from the
ist Congressional District of Louisiana. The Committees
maintained their headquarters in Chalmette, Louisiana.

The audit covered the period July 12, 1976 through
September 30, 1977, the final coverage date of the latest report
filed by the Committees at the time of the audit. The Rick Tonry
Campaign Committee reported a beginning cash balance on July 12,
1976 of $-0-, total receipts of $259,963.51, total expenditures
of $252,072.85 and an ending cash balance on March 31, 1977 of
$7,890.66. The Committee filed FEC Form 3a for the period