Examination and audits; investigations.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 11

(a) (2) An inquiry conducted under this section may be used to obtain information relevant to candidate eligibility, matchability of contributions and repayments to the United States Treasury. Information obtained during such an inquiry may be used as the basis, or partial basis, for Commission certifications, determinations and findings under 11 CFR parts 9033, 9034, 9036 and 9038. Information thus obtained may also be the basis of, or be considered in connection with, an investigation under 52 U.S.C. 30109 and 11 CFR part 111. (3) Before conducting an inquiry under this section, the Commission will attempt to obtain relevant information under the continuing review provisions of 11 CFR 9039.2. Matching payments will not be withheld pending the results of an inquiry under this section unless the Commission finds patent irregularities suggesting the possibility of fraud in materials submitted by, or in the activities of, the candidate or his or her authorized committee(s). (b) (2) The Commission's inquiry may include, but is not limited to, the following: (i) A field audit of the candidate's books and records; (ii) Field interviews of agents and representatives of the candidate and his or her authorized committee(s); (iii) Verification of reported contributions by contacting reported contributors; (iv) Verification of disbursement information by contacting reported vendors; (v) Written questions under order; (vi) Production of documents under subpoena; (vii) Depositions. (3) T

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 11:§ 9039.3