IRS officials told @USGAO that “examiners do not review the national origin of sources of donations” in tax returns of nonprofits—even dark money political spenders—claiming it “plays no role in enforcing” campaign finance law on foreign money in elections https://t.co/YPyUhKiIx5— Anna Massoglia (@annalecta) February 7, 2020
US Justice Department officials told @USGAO DOJ faces challenges pursuing potential campaign finance violations related to 'dark money' in elections because the goal is often to “hide one’s identity” so these “violations may not be readily apparent." https://t.co/YPyUhKiIx5— Anna Massoglia (@annalecta) February 7, 2020
One consensus among federal officials in the GAO report was the resounding need for more clarity on "dark money" nonprofits spending in elections—like the lack of "bright line" rules at the IRS & FEC disclosure loopholes like political ad spending masquerading as "issue" advocacy— Anna Massoglia (@annalecta) February 7, 2020
