Idan, Zak: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.710 by failing to disclose 2018 gifts of reimbursed expenses for travel, seminars and/or educational programs on an F-1 report. (Dec '21)

Case

#102430

Respondent

Zak Idan

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Description

The complaint alleged Zak Idan violated RCW 42.17A.710 by failing to accurately file a financial affairs (F-1) statement, specifically failing to list gifts on the F-1 of reimbursed travel and other expenses for seminars and other education programs attended in the year noted in the complaint. 

On March 15, 2022, Idan provided the PDC with an F-1 supplement for 2018. The supplements listed the required information to bring Idan’s 2018 financial affairs report into substantial compliance. The PDC found no evidence Idan intended to conceal the amount. 

Based on these findings, staff has determined that in this instance, the failure to accurately file financial affairs statement does not amount to a finding of a violation that warrants further investigation. 

However, pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), Zak Idan will receive a formal written warning concerning the failure to comply with PDC requirements as noted in this letter.

The formal written warning will include staff’s expectation Zak Idan accurately file all future required financial affairs reports as required by law. The Commission will consider the formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

Based on this information, the PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1). 

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

January 12, 2022

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.710

Documents

• PDC Case 102430 Zak Idan closed with warning.pdf
• 102430 Idan Zak Complaint.pdf