* The committee name and the name printed on the committee checks are different. These are required to be the same. The name of the committee should remain consistent throughout the report, always using the original name stated on your Statement of Organization (DR-1).

* A signature is missing. Signatures of both officers are required for the DR-1. The disclosure reports are also required to be signed, as well as the Notice of Dissolution (DR-3) when the committee closes. (Electronically filed reports using our web-based filing system do not require signatures.)

* Unitemized receipts on Schedule A are incorrectly identified. Be sure these are entered as "unitemized", not anonymous (which are prohibited) or miscellaneous cash.

* Purpose of expenditure on Schedule B is left blank. The purpose of each expenditure is required to be disclosed.

* Acceptance of a corporate contribution. Only local ballot issue committees are allowed to accept corporate funds. All other committees are prohibited from accepting these contributions and will be required to return them.

This is an abbreviated list, but does contain the most common errors made on reports at the county/local level of filing. Each item listed above triggers a letter of inquiry. If you have questions when filling out your paperwork, please contact Sue Micllef at (515) 281-4104 or by email at sue.micllef@iowa.gov.