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August 14, 2012 Sheeba B. Jafri Friends of Sal Ejaz c/o Salim Ejaz Dear Ms. Jafri: Please find attached the New York City Campaign Finance Board’s (the “CFB” or “Board”) Final Audit Report for the 2009 campaign of Salim Ejaz (the “Campaign”). The report is based on a comprehensive review of the Campaign’s financial disclosure statements and submitted documentation, and incorporates the Board’s final determination of August 9, 2012 (attached). As detailed in the report, the Campaign failed to demonstrate compliance with the Campaign Finance Act (the “Act”) and the Rules of the Board (the “Rules”). As detailed in the attached Final Board Determination, the Campaign was assessed penalties totaling $6,500. The full amount owed must be paid no later than September 14, 2012. Please send a check in the amount of $6,500, payable to the “New York City Election Campaign Finance Fund,” to: New York City Campaign Finance Board, 40 Rector Street, 7 th Floor, New York, NY 10006. If the CFB is not in receipt of the full amount owed by September 14, 2012, the Candidate’s name and the amount owed will be posted on the CFB’s website. The CFB also may initiate a civil action to compel payment. In addition, any principal committee of the Candidate will not be eligible to receive public funds for any future election until the full amount is paid. Further information regarding liability for this debt can be found in the attached Final Board Determination.

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Page 1: Friends of Sal Ejaz - New York City Campaign Finance Board · Friends of Sal Ejaz -2- August 14, 2012 The January 15, 2010 disclosure statement (#16) was the last disclosure statement

August 14, 2012

Sheeba B. JafriFriends of Sal Ejazc/o Salim Ejaz

Dear Ms. Jafri:

Please find attached the New York City Campaign Finance Board’s (the “CFB” or “Board”) Final Audit Report for the 2009 campaign of Salim Ejaz (the “Campaign”).The report is based on a comprehensive review of the Campaign’s financial disclosure statements and submitted documentation, and incorporates the Board’s final determination of August 9, 2012 (attached). As detailed in the report, the Campaign failed to demonstrate compliance with the Campaign Finance Act (the “Act”) and the Rules of the Board (the “Rules”).

As detailed in the attached Final Board Determination, the Campaign was assessed penalties totaling $6,500.

The full amount owed must be paid no later than September 14, 2012. Please send a check in the amount of $6,500, payable to the “New York City Election Campaign Finance Fund,” to: New York City Campaign Finance Board, 40 Rector Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10006.

If the CFB is not in receipt of the full amount owed by September 14, 2012, theCandidate’s name and the amount owed will be posted on the CFB’s website. The CFBalso may initiate a civil action to compel payment. In addition, any principal committee of the Candidate will not be eligible to receive public funds for any future election until the full amount is paid. Further information regarding liability for this debt can be found in the attached Final Board Determination.

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Sheeba B. JafriFriends of Sal Ejaz -2- August 14, 2012

The January 15, 2010 disclosure statement (#16) was the last disclosure statement the Campaign was required to file with the CFB for the 2009 elections. If the Campaign raises additional contributions to pay outstanding liabilities, please note that all 2009 election requirements, including contribution limits, remain in effect. The Campaign is required to maintain its records for six years after the election, and the CFB may require the Campaign to demonstrate ongoing compliance. See Rules 3-02(b)(3), 4-01(a), and 4-03. In addition, please contact the Board of Elections for information concerning their separate filing requirements.

The CFB thanks you for your cooperation during the 2009 election cycle. Should you have any questions about the enclosed report, please contact the Audit Unit at 212-306-5250 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Julius PeeleDirector of Auditing and Accounting

c: Salim Ejaz

Friends of Sal Ejaz

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August 14, 2012

CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARDFINAL AUDIT REPORT OF

FRIENDS OF SAL EJAZ

BACKGROUND

Among the purposes of the Act are to diminish the role and influence of private

money in New York City elections, to increase the information available to the public

about elections and candidates' campaign finances, and to reduce the potential for actual

or perceived corruption. The CFB is a nonpartisan, independent city agency that serves

the public interest by enhancing the role of New York City residents in the electoral

process. All candidates for the five covered offices - mayor, public advocate,

comptroller, borough president, and City Council member - are required to disclose all

campaign activity to the CFB.

All candidates must adhere to strict contribution limits and the ban on

contributions from corporations, and beginning January 1, 2008, partnerships and limited

liability entities. Additionally, participating candidates are prohibited from accepting

contributions from unregistered political committees. The CFB also administers the

voluntary Campaign Finance Program (the “Program”). Candidates who voluntarily

participate in the Program can qualify to have private contributions matched with public

money in exchange for agreeing to strict spending limits.

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CAMPAIGN INFORMATION

The table below provides detailed information about the Campaign:

Name: Salim Ejaz ID: 1341Office Sought: Comptroller Certification Date: June 9, 2009Classification: Participant Ballot Status: GeneralCommittee Name: Friends of Sal Ejaz General Election Date: November 3, 2009

Party: Rent Is Too High Party

Public Funds: Contribution Limit: Received: $0 $4,950Returned: $0 Expenditure Limit:

2009 General: $3,850,000

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OBJECTIVES

The overall objective of the CFB’s audit was to determine whether the Campaign

complied with the Act and Rules. Specifically, CFB staff evaluated whether (1) the

Campaign accurately reported financial transactions and maintained adequate books and

records; (2) the Campaign adhered to contribution limits and prohibitions; (3) the

Campaign disbursed funds in accordance with the Act and Rules and complied with the

expenditure limits; and (4) the correct amount of public funds was received, any

additional funds are due, or any return of public funds is required in accordance with the

Act and Rules.

SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY

Prior to the election, CFB staff performed an initial review of the Campaign’s

reporting and documentation of contributions for public funds eligibility and compliance

with the Act and Rules. After the election, CFB staff performed an audit of financial

disclosure statements eight through sixteen (see Appendix #1), covering the period from

March 23, 2009 through January 11, 2010. The audit was conducted in accordance with

generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) and included tests of

records and other auditing procedures as necessary. This audit was performed in

accordance with the audit responsibilities of the CFB as set forth in Administrative Code

§3-710.

CFB staff examined the bank statements submitted by the Campaign from March

26, 2009 through January 28, 2010 and reconciled transactions to the Campaign’s

disclosure statements during this period to verify that all financial transactions were

accurately reported and documented.

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CFB staff conducted a comprehensive review of all financial transactions reported

in the Campaign’s disclosure statements to determine whether contribution limits and

prohibitions were adhered to. Additionally, CFB staff reviewed the Campaign’s reported

expenditures to ensure that the Campaign disbursed funds in accordance with the Act and

Rules and complied with the expenditure limits.

On October 5, 2010, CFB staff issued a Draft Audit Report to the Campaign that

contained preliminary findings of non-compliance with the Act and Rules and

recommended corrective actions. The Campaign subsequently responded to the Draft

Audit Report.

Based on CFB staff recommendations and the Campaign’s responses, the Board

issued this Final Audit Report.

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CONCLUSION

The Campaign failed to demonstrate compliance with the Campaign Finance Act

and the Rules of the Board as detailed below:

Disclosure Findings - Accurate public disclosure is an important part of the CFB’s mission. Findings in this section relate to the Campaign’s failure to completely and timely disclose the Campaign’s financial activity.

� The Campaign did not file, by the due dates, financial disclosure statementsrequired by the Board (see Finding #1). The Board found the Campaign in violation and assessed $1,800 in penalties.

� The Campaign did not report or inaccurately reported financial transactions to the Board (see Finding #2). The Board found the Campaign in violation and assessed a $3,000 penalty.

� The Campaign did not adequately disclose required contributor employment information (see Finding #3). The Board found the Campaign in violation and assessed a $400 penalty.

� The Campaign did not disclose payments made by a vendor to subcontractors (see Finding #4).

� The Campaign did not report all advances correctly (see Finding #5).

Contribution Findings - All campaigns are required to abide by contribution limits and adhere to the ban on contributions from prohibited sources. Further, campaigns are required to properly document and disclose all contributions. Findings in this section relate to the Campaign’s failure to comply with the requirements for contributions under the Act and Rules.

� The Campaign accepted aggregate contributions exceeding the $4,950contribution limit for the 2009 election cycle (see Finding #6). The Board found the Campaign in violation and assessed a $250 penalty.

� The Campaign accepted contributions from prohibited sources (see Finding #7). The Board found the Campaign in violation and assessed $750 in penalties.

� The Campaign did not provide intermediary contribution affirmation statements for contributions received through intermediaries (see Finding #8).The Board found the Campaign in violation and assessed $200 in penalties.

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� The Campaign did not provide requested documentation for reported transactions (see Finding #9). The Board found the Campaign in violation and assessed $100 in penalties.

� The Campaign accepted a cash contribution greater than $100 (see Finding #10).

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FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Failure to File and/or Late Filings

Campaigns are required to file disclosure statements on scheduled dates. See

New York City Charter §1052(a)(8), Administrative Code §§3-703(6), and 3-708(8); and

Rules 1-09(a) and 3-02.

The Campaign failed to file, by the due date, the following:

Statement # Due Date Date Filed # Days Late13 10/02/09 10/05/09 316 01/15/10 08/02/10 199

Previously Provided Recommendation

You must explain the lateness and/or failure to file for the statements listed above.

You may provide additional documentation to the CFB if it was not previously submitted.

Campaign’s Response

The Campaign responded to the Draft Audit Report and stated that Statement #13

was filed late due to a computer error, and that it had no knowledge of the requirement to

file Statement #16 until it was contacted by the New York State Board of Elections

regarding a penalty.

Board Action

The Board found the Campaign in violation and assessed $1,800 in penalties:

$300 for Statement #13 and $1,500 for Statement #16.

2. Financial Disclosure Reporting - Discrepancies

Campaigns are required to report every contribution, loan, and other receipt

received, and every disbursement made. See Administrative Code §3-703(6); Rule 3-03.

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In addition, campaigns are required to deposit all receipts into an account listed on the

candidate’s Certification. See Administrative Code §3-703(10); and Rule 2-06(a).

Campaigns are also required to provide the CFB with bank records, including periodic

bank statements and deposit slips. See Administrative Code §§3-703(1)(d), (g); and

Rules 4-01(a),(b)(1),(f).

The Campaign provided CFB staff with its bank statements covering the period

March 26, 2009 through January 28, 2010.

a) The Campaign did not report 64 transactions totaling $34,798.50 that

appeared on its bank statements (see Exhibit I).

b) The Campaign reported the following duplicate transactions:

Name Check No.

Statement/Schedule/

Transaction IDPaidDate Amount

DuplicateReportedAmount

Ali, Mohammad 1038 9/F/R0000298 06/22/09 $200.00Ali, Mohammad 1038 13/F/R0000677 06/22/09 $200.00Sardar, Sheheryar 1036 12/F/R0000472 08/06/09 $1,200.00Sardar, Sheheryar 1036 12/F/R0000477 08/06/09 $1,200.00

Total $1,400.00

c) A comparison of the Campaign’s submitted bank statements with information

reported in the Campaign’s disclosure statements revealed the following

discrepancy:

Disbursements:

Total ReportedMonetary

DisbursementsTotal Debits PerBank Statements Dollar Variance Percent Variance

$59,482.43 $80,936.81 $21,454.38 26.51%

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Previously Provided Recommendation

a) You must provide documentation for and amend your disclosure statements to

report these unreported transactions.

b) For duplicate transactions, you must amend your disclosure statements by

deleting the duplicate transactions. If the transactions are not duplicates, you

must explain why the transactions are not duplicates, provide documentation,

and amend your disclosure statements to accurately report the transactions.

c) You must compare information reported on your financial disclosure

statements to supporting documentation for contributions and/or expenditures

and bank statements to identify and resolve the listed discrepancies. You may

need to amend your disclosure statements and/or provide additional bank

statements. In addition, responses to other parts of this finding may affect the

cited variance.

Please note that any newly entered transactions will only appear as new

transactions in an amendment to the last disclosure statement, even if the transaction

dates are from earlier periods. Also note that the Campaign must file an amendment for

each disclosure statement in which transactions are being modified. Once all data entry

is completed, you should run the Modified Statements Report in C-SMART to identify

the statements for which amendments must be submitted. If any new transactions have

been added, you must amend Disclosure Statement 16.

Campaign’s Response

The Campaign responded to the Draft Audit Report and stated:

a) It has reported all missing transactions in the system. However, the Campaign

did not amend its disclosure statements to report the unreported transactions.

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b) Duplicate transactions could have been caused by bounced checks which were

resubmitted. However, the Campaign did not amend its disclosure statements.

c) At the August 9, 2012 Board meeting, the Campaign stated that it attempted to

re-enter data but was unable to due to software problems.

Board Action

a, b) See Finding #2c.

c) The Board found the Campaign in violation and assessed a $3,000 penalty.

3. Missing Employment Information

Campaigns are required to report the occupation, employer, and employer address

for each contributor making total contributions of more than $99. See Administrative

Code §3-703(6) and Rules 3-03(c)(1), (6).

The Campaign did not report 33.73% of the required employment information for

contributors who gave in excess of $99.

Previously Provided Recommendation

You must amend each applicable disclosure statement to provide the CFB with

the missing employment information.

Campaign’s Response

The Campaign responded to the Draft Audit Report and stated that employment

information had been added. However, the Campaign did not amend its disclosure

statements to report missing contributor employment information.

Board Action

The Board found the Campaign in violation and assessed a $400 penalty.

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4. Possible Subcontractors

Subcontractors are vendors that a campaign’s vendor may hire to supply

goods/services. If a vendor hired by a campaign pays a subcontractor more than $5,000,

the campaign must report the vendor, the name and address of the subcontractor, the

amounts paid to the subcontractor, and the purpose for the subcontracted goods/services.

See Rule 3-03(e)(3).

The vendors listed below received large payments and may have subcontracted

goods and/or services. Therefore, the Campaign may not have reported subcontractors

used by these vendors, as required:

Payee Amount PaidNational Solutions $11,250.00

Previously Provided Recommendation

You must provide a copy of the Subcontractor Form (see the 2009 Campaign

Finance Handbook or CFB’s website, www.nyccfb.info) to the vendor for completion in

order to verify whether or not subcontractors were used by the above vendors. The

completed form must be submitted with your response. In addition, if subcontractors

were used and paid more than $5,000, you must amend your disclosure statements to

report subcontractor information. If the vendor does not complete the Subcontractor

Form, submit documentation of your attempts to obtain this information as part of your

response.

Campaign’s Response

The Campaign responded to the Draft Audit Report and stated that it “sent

documentation to National Solutions to find out if they used subcontractors”; however, it

did not receive a response.

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Board Action

The Board has taken no further action on this matter other than to make this a part

of the Candidate’s record with the Board.

5. Advances

For each advance, campaigns are required to report the name and address of the

person making the purchase (the advancer), the amount, and the name of the vendor from

whom the purchase was made. See Administrative Code §§3-703(1)(g), 3-708(8) and

Rule 3-03(c)(3).

The Campaign did not properly report the names of vendors for the transactions

listed in Exhibit II.

Previously Provided Recommendation

For each transaction listed in Exhibit II, you must amend your disclosure

statements to report the name and address of each vendor from whom the purchase was

made. You must also explain why you did not report the transactions as advances and

submit all documentation related to each advance.

Campaign’s Response

The Campaign responded to the Draft Audit Report and stated that “it amended

C-SMART to display the names of the vendors.” However, no amendments were made

to the Campaign’s disclosure statements.

Board Action

The Board has taken no further action on this matter other than to make this a part

of the Candidate’s record with the Board.

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6. Contributions Over the Limit

Campaigns may not accept contributions from any single source in excess of the

applicable contribution limit for the entire election cycle. A single source includes, but is

not limited to, any person or entity who or which establishes, maintains, or controls

another entity and every entity so established, maintained, or controlled. Cumulative

contributions from a single source may include monetary contributions, in-kind

contributions, outstanding loans or advances, and debts older than 90 days unless the

vendor has made a commercially reasonable attempt to collect payment.

Candidates participating in the Program may contribute to their own campaign up

to three times the contribution limit. Non-participating candidates are not limited in the

amount they can contribute to their own campaign from their own money. See

Administrative Code §3-703(1)(f) and Rule 1-04(h).

A loan not repaid by the day of the election is considered a contribution subject to

the contribution limit. Loans that are forgiven or settled for less than the amount owed

are also considered contributions. See Administrative Code §3-702(8) and Rule 1-05(a),

(j).

Creditors who extend credit beyond 90 days are considered to have made a

contribution equal to the credit extended, unless the creditor continues to seek payment of

the debt. Outstanding liabilities that are forgiven or settled for less than the amount owed

are also considered contributions. See Rules 1-04(g)(4), (5).

CFB staff’s review revealed three instances where the Campaign exceeded the

contribution limit (see Exhibit III).

Previously Provided Recommendation

You must refund the over-the-limit portion of each contribution by bank or

certified check and provide the CFB with copies of the refund check or pay the Public

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Fund an amount equal to the amount of the overage. You must respond by indicating

why you failed to comply with the contribution limit.

If you disagree with this finding, you must provide an explanation and

documentation to demonstrate that the finding is not a violation.

For loans, you may provide copies of the front and back of cancelled checks

showing that you repaid the loan before the date of the election. For outstanding

liabilities, you may provide documentation showing that the debt remains an outstanding

liability and that the creditor is attempting to collect the debt such as current invoices,

collection notices, and/or letters from creditors.

Even if the over-the-limit contribution is refunded, exceeding the contribution

limit may result in a finding of a violation and the assessment of penalties.

Campaign’s Response

The Campaign responded to the Notice of Alleged Violations and Recommended

Penalties and stated that the amounts related to Mr. Ali and Ms. Jafri were salaries for

services provided to the Campaign. However, the Campaign was unable to raise

sufficient funds to pay these amounts. The Campaign also submitted documentation of

subsequent agreements with Mr. Ali and Ms. Jafri to settle their bills for a reduced

amount, and to consider the reduced amounts as contributions to the campaign.

Regarding Kausar Kazmi, the Campaign responded to the Notice of Alleged

Violations and Recommended Penalties and indicated that the loan was converted to a

contribution and the portion of the loan exceeding the contribution limit was refunded.

See also Finding #9.

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Board Action

Regarding Mohammad Ali and Sheeba Jafri, the Board found the Campaign in

violation but did not assess penalties. For Kausar Kazmi, the Board found the Campaign

in violation and assessed a $250 penalty (see also Finding #9).

7. Prohibited Contributions – Corporate/Partnership/LLC

Campaigns may not accept, either directly or by transfer, any contribution, loan,

guarantee, or other security for a loan from any corporation. This prohibition also applies

to contributions received after December 31, 2007 from any partnership, limited liability

partnership (LLP), or limited liability company (LLC). See New York City Charter

§1052(a)(13), Administrative Code §3-703(1)(l) and Rules 1-04(c),(e).

An unpaid debt owed to a prohibited entity that is outstanding beyond 90 days is

also considered a prohibited contribution unless the entity is still seeking payment.

The Campaign may have accepted the following prohibited contributions:

Name

Statement/Schedule/

Transaction ID Date AmountADA Painting Corp. Not Reported 07/24/09 $200.00Hamid & Aslam Medical Group PC. Not Reported 06/18/09 $100.00Popular-Pioneer Contracting Inc. Not Reported 08/08/09 $100.00

Previously Provided Recommendation

You must immediately refund each prohibited contribution by bank or certified

check, and provide the CFB with a copy of the refund check, or pay the Public Fund the

amount equal to the contribution. In addition, your Campaign must explain why it failed

to comply with the prohibited contribution ban.

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If you disagree with this finding, you must provide an explanation and

documentation to demonstrate that the finding is not a violation.

For outstanding liabilities, you may provide documentation showing that the debt

remains an outstanding liability and that the creditor is attempting to collect the debt such

as current invoices, collection notices, and/or letters from creditors.

Even if the prohibited contribution is refunded, accepting a prohibited

contribution is a violation and may result in the assessment of a penalty.

Campaign’s Response

The Campaign responded to the Notice of Alleged Violations and Recommended

Penalties by submitting copies of refund checks for Hamid & Aslam Medical Group PC

and Popular-Pioneer Contracting Inc.

Board Action

The Board found the Campaign in violation and assessed $750 in penalties.

8. Intermediary Statements

Campaigns are required to report all contributions delivered or solicited by an

intermediary. Intermediaries are people who solicit and/or deliver contributions to

campaigns. See Administrative Code §3-702(12), 3-703(6) and Rules 3-03(c)(1) and (7).

Campaigns are required to provide a signed intermediary affirmation statement for each

intermediary containing the intermediary’s name, residential address, employer and

business address, names of the contributors, the amounts contributed and specific

affirmation statements. See Rule 4-01(b)(5).

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The Campaign did not submit intermediary affirmation statements for the

following:

Intermediary Intermediary IDMahmood, Tallat 1Naqvi, Syed B 2

Note: The Campaign provided contributor address information for contributions delivered or solicited by intermediaries. However in eight instances it listed contributor addresses as “TEST”.

Previously Provided Recommendation

You must provide the required intermediary statements and explain why a

statement was not previously provided for each intermediary listed. For a copy of the

form, see the 2009 Campaign Finance Handbook or CFB’s website, www.nyccfb.info.

Campaign’s Response

The Campaign responded to the Draft Audit Report and stated that “it had

previously provided copies of intermediary statements and would re-submit.” However,

no intermediary statements were submitted.

Board Action

The Board found the Campaign in violation and assessed $200 in penalties.

9. Undocumented Transactions - Receipts

Campaigns are required to provide copies of checks, bills, or other documentation

to verify all transactions reported in their disclosure statements. See Administrative Code

§§3-703(1)(d), (g), and Rule 4-01.

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The Campaign must provide supporting documentation for the following reported

transactions:

NameTransaction

Type

Statement/Schedule/

Transaction ID Date Amount NotesRaza, Irfan Loan 9/I/R0000325 06/09/09 $5,000.00 (1)Kazmi, Kauser* Loan 12/I/R0000590 07/13/09 $5,000.00 (1),(2)

*See also Finding #6.

(1) A copy of the original loan check from the lender was not provided.(2) A copy of the signed loan agreement was not provided.

Previously Provided Recommendation

You must submit documentation for each transaction listed above.

Campaign’s Response

The Campaign responded to the Draft Audit Report but did not provide

documentation for the two listed transactions.

Board Action

The Board found the Campaign in violation and assessed $100 in penalties, $50

for each transaction.

10. Cash Contributions Greater Than $100

Campaigns may not accept cash contributions that total more than $100 from a

single contributor. See New York State Election Law §14-118(2).

The Campaign received a loan in cash that exceeded $100 from the following

contributor:

NameTransaction

Type

Statement/Schedule/

Transaction ID Date AmountEjaz, Salim Loan 12/I/R0000606 07/27/09 $1,200.00

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Campaign’s Response

The Campaign responded to the Draft Audit Report and stated that a “$1,200 loan

was in cash from the personal bank account of Salim Ejaz.”

Board Action

The Board has taken no further action on this matter other than to make this a part

of the Candidate’s record with the Board.

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Exhibit I

Friends of Sal Ejaz

2009 Elections

Unreported Transactions

(see Finding #2a)

Page 1 of 2

Check No./Transaction Date Amount1055 07/30/09 $2,500.00MTOT DISC 08/03/09 $44.431062 08/04/09 $1,500.00MTOT DISC 09/03/09 $113.99MTOT DISC 09/03/09 $41.571057 09/15/09 $3,000.001043 09/15/09 $5,000.00Returned Deposit Check 09/16/09 $200.00Merchant BankCD Fee 10/05/09 $54.90MTOT DISC 10/05/09 $52.96MTOT DISC 10/05/09 $41.991097 10/06/09 $14.651093 10/07/09 $200.00Service Charge 10/08/09 $55.07Muslim Observer 10/09/09 $50.001092 10/14/09 $150.001085 10/23/09 $300.001091 10/26/09 $1,000.001095 10/28/09 $29.321086 10/29/09 $300.00East 97th Parking Corp 11/03/09 $16.00MTOT DISC 11/03/09 $41.99MTOT DISC 11/03/09 $40.98Merchant BankCD Fee 11/04/09 $54.90Service Charges 11/05/09 $10.00Returned deposit check 11/05/09 $175.00Returned deposit check 11/06/09 $175.00Service Charges 11/06/09 $10.00Talk of the town 11/10/09 $19.85Service Charge 11/10/09 $3.901112 11/12/09 $6,000.001113 11/12/09 $4,000.001114 11/13/09 $2,000.00Karahi Restaurant 11/13/09 $60.00

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Exhibit I

Friends of Sal Ejaz

2009 Elections

Unreported Transactions

(see Finding #2a)

Page 2 of 2

Check No./Transaction Date AmountNorth Shore E Norw 11/13/09 $15.00Royal Kabab and Grill 11/17/09 $36.26Talk of the town 11/18/09 $58.45ATTM *512007758704 11/19/09 $107.04CVS Pharmacy 11/19/09 $24.29Staples Direct 11/20/09 $114.01Mandarin Gourmet 11/24/09 $54.65Wild Fig-Syosset 11/27/09 $26.85USPS 11/30/09 $21.901088 12/02/09 $5,200.12MTOT DISC 12/03/09 $62.54MTOT DISC 12/03/09 $53.98Merchant BankCD Fee 12/04/09 $55.90Its Greek to me 12/07/09 $46.80Royal Kabab and Grill 12/08/09 $29.98ACCT Analysis Direct DB 12/08/09 $40.05Staples 12/15/09 $29.27Café Dolce Vita 12/15/09 $22.09Cousins Pizza 12/15/09 $13.50ATTM *512007758704 12/17/09 $205.001109 12/21/09 $270.001119 12/30/09 $500.00Overdraft Charge 12/31/09 $30.00Merchant BankCD Fee 01/04/10 $130.90MTOT DISC 01/04/10 $61.49MTOT DISC 01/04/10 $53.98Overdraft Charge 01/05/10 $90.00CSI-Reject Resubmittal + $25.00 Fee 01/07/10 $155.90Overdraft Charge 01/08/10 $30.00ACCT Analysis Direct DB 01/08/10 $2.05

Total $34,798.50

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Exhibit II

Friends of Sal Ejaz

2009 Elections

Misreported Advances

(see Finding #5)

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Exhibit III

Friends of Sal Ejaz

2009 Elections

Contributions Over The Limit

(see Finding #6)

CONTRIBUTIONS EXCEEDING THE LIMIT OF $4,950:

Name

Statement/Schedule/

Transaction ID Transaction Type Date AmountAli, Mohammad 16/N/R0000281 Outstanding Liability 05/31/09 $7,800.00Ali, Mohammad 16/N/R0000282 Outstanding Liability 06/30/09 $10,000.00Ali, Mohammad 16/N/R0000757 Outstanding Liability 07/31/09 $10,000.00Ali, Mohammad 10/ABC/R0000374 Contribution 08/10/09 $100.00Ali, Mohammad 16/N/R0000758 Outstanding Liability 08/31/09 $10,000.00Ali, Mohammad 16/N/R0000759 Outstanding Liability 09/30/09 $10,000.00Ali, Mohammad 16/N/R0000852 Outstanding Liability 11/02/09 $20,000.00

Total $67,900.00Office Limit ($4,950.00)

Amount Over-the-Limit $62,950.00

Jafri, Sheeba 16/N/R0000781 Outstanding Liability 04/30/09 $10,000.00Jafri, Sheeba 16/N/R0000782 Outstanding Liability 05/31/09 $10,000.00Jafri, Sheeba 16/N/R0000783 Outstanding Liability 06/30/09 $10,000.00Jafri, Sheeba 16/N/R0000784 Outstanding Liability 07/31/09 $10,000.00Jafri, Sheeba 16/N/R0000785 Outstanding Liability 08/31/09 $10,000.00Jafri, Sheeba 16/N/R0000786 Outstanding Liability 09/30/09 $10,000.00Jafri, Sheeba 16/N/R0000853 Outstanding Liability 11/02/09 $10,000.00

Total $70,000.00Office Limit ($4,950.00)

Amount Over-the-Limit $65,050.00

Kazmi, Kausar 12/I/R0000590 Loan 07/13/09 $5,000.00Kazmi, Kausar 12/K/R0000591 Forgiven Loan 09/01/09 ($4,950.00)Kazmi, Kausar 12/ABC/R0000591 Contribution 09/01/09 $4,950.00

Total $5,000.00Office Limit ($4,950.00)

Amount Over-the-Limit $50.00