Legal Fees to Pacheco & Neach Flagged in Audit

An FPPC audit of the Mayor John Valdivia Legal Defense Fund identifies $32,459 in accrued legal fees owed to law firm Pacheco & Neach, P.C. that were inaccurately disclosed on termination statements and not properly reported as a nonmonetary contribution upon alleged fee renegotiation. The finding raises concerns about complete and accurate reporting of legal service obligations in campaign disclosures.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$32,459

Contract type

LEGAL

Document type

StaffReport

Source document

Fair Political Practices Commission Executive Staff Reports 2026-05-14

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the legal contract by California Fair Political Practices Commission?

Pacheco & Neach Pc was awarded this legal contract by California Fair Political Practices Commission, as recorded on May 14, 2026. The contract value is $32,459.

How much is the Pacheco & Neach Pc contract with California Fair Political Practices Commission worth?

The Pacheco & Neach Pc contract with California Fair Political Practices Commission is valued at $32,459, covering legal work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Legal contract, documented as a staffreport record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Fair Political Practices Commission Executive Staff Reports 2026-05-14 (StaffReport), dated May 14, 2026 from California Fair Political Practices Commission. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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