Egal, Mohamed (2): Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.710 by failing to report office/directorship held with, and ownership interest in, two corporations on F-1 reports covering 5/21/20 – 12/31/22. (May '23)

Case

#136616

Respondent

Mohamed Egal

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Description

This case alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.710 by failing to report 1) an office/directorship held with, and ownership interest in, the for-profit corporation Somali Community Seniors Center, Inc on F-1 reports covering 5/21/20 – 12/31/22; and 2) an office/directorship held with the non-profit corporation Perihelion Community Solutions on the F-1 report covering calendar year 2022.

PDC staff reviewed the allegations and evidence submitted; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the responses provided by the Respondent; the applicable PDC reports filed by the Respondent; and other relevant information to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations.

Based on the attached findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, the Respondent’s failure to disclose unemployment income, business associations and ownership interest in a corporation on F-1 reports, and spousal reporting error on an F-1 report, do not amount to a violation that warrants further investigation.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), however, Mohamed Egal received a formal written warning concerning his failure to timely and accurately disclose income, business associations, and ownership interest in a corporation on his Personal Financial Affairs Statements (F-1 reports). The formal written warning included staff’s expectation that Mohamed Egal timely file complete and accurate financial information on F-1 reports in future years. 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).

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Shortly after case 122467, which alleged violations of .710 by the Respondent, was resolved, the PDC received another complaint from the same Complainant, alleging additional violations of .710 (F-1 report content). After investigating the allegations in the second case (136616), the PDC issued an amended formal written warning letter addressing the Respondent's failure to timely and accurately disclose business associations and ownership interest in a corporation on F-1 reports, as well as income. The amended written warning letter is attached.

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

May 10, 2023

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.710

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