DFER’S August 2011 Monthly Report to the FEC
DFER’s August 2011 monthly report to the FEC is available here. The report covers all activity between 7/1/2011 and 7/31/2011.
The PAC recorded $10,100 in receipts during the June reporting period. John Arnold and Laura Arnold (TFA National Board of Directors) both gave $5,000 to the PAC. DFER received an additional $100 in unitemized receipts.
DFER recorded $1,721.63 in total disbursements during the reporting period. Education Reform Now Advocacy received $746.59 for “payroll” and $186.64 for “payroll taxes & employee benefits”. Global Payments was paid $49.90 for “credit card processing fees”. Strauss/Baker was paid $500 (half federal and half non-federal) for “office rent.” Perkin Coie received $172.50 for “legal services,” half from DFER’s federal and non-federal share.
Joe Williams received a salary of $746.59 during the reporting period ($655.54 on 7/11/2011 and $91.05 on 7/25/2011). Strangely, these payments include a note that reads, “[MEMO ITEM],” although there is no further explanation (or memo posted on the FEC website). These payments are identical to two other payments to ERN Advocacy and occurred on the same day. Additionally, either the payments to Mr. Williams or ERN Advocacy (but not both) are not included in their disbursement total.
DFER ended the reporting period with $9,312.63 on hand.
