atnes A Walsh State of New York, Douglas A. Kelner — STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS Co-Chair Evelyn J. Aquila ‘Commisso ‘Gregory P. Peterson ‘Commissioner 40 STEUBEN STREET ALBANY, NY. 12207-2108 Wiliam J MeCann, J os Blizabeth C. Hogan ‘Special Deputy Counsel worm elections stateny.us forcement Counsel, June 17, 2009 Eric M. Galameau Assistant District Awomey, Albany County Public Integrity Unit Albany Judicial Center 6 Lodge Street Albany, NY 12207 Dear Mr. Galarneau: The New York State Board of Elections is forwarding to you the attached names and addresses of candidates and treasurers of political committees who failed to make one or more of the financial disclosure filings that were due between January 15, 2008, and October 24, 2008. See Election Law Section 14-100 et seq. In light of the Board's extensive efforts to obtain compliance, including bringing an Order to Show Cause and obtaining a Judgment to mandate filing, the Board considers each continuing failure to file to be knowing and willful. Election Law § Ld 108(5) establishes a standard of prima facie evidence of knowing and willful failure to file under the initial notice process mandated of, and utilized by, the Board, ‘Therefore, the Board requests that you consider prosecuting each offense pursuant to Election Law Section 14- 126(2) Atsuch time as you may requie the evidence to support the charges, please contact me at 474-2063. In any event, T would appreciate knowing what your office ultimately decides regarding prosecution, Very Truly Yours, NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS