The San Francisco Ethics Commission voted to adopt a proposed stipulation finding that Neighbors for a Better San Francisco Advocacy (a 501(c)(4) operating as a general purpose committee) failed to report just over $100,000 in non‑monetary contributions involving consultant services provided to a recall committee and approved a staff‑recommended penalty of $53,916.

Investigator Zach D'Amico told the commission that Rift City Strategies was paid by Neighbors Advocacy to provide services that primarily benefitted the recall committee that sought to remove Chesa Boudin in late 2021 and early 2022; because more than 10 percent of Rift City’s compensated time was attributable to the recall committee, the payments should have been reported as non‑monetary contributions to the committee. "Neighbors Advocacy failed to report just over 100,000 in these non monetary contributions," D'Amico said, noting three late contributions within 90 days of the June election.

Commissioners praised staff for the investigation and asked procedural questions about detection and notification practices. Public comment included a three‑minute statement from Ellen Lijao who criticized the commission's authority and alleged political targeting; her remarks did not alter the staff presentation. Commissioner Salahi was recused from this matter; a roll‑call vote recorded four ayes and the motion passed.

The stipulated penalty in the presentation is $53,916, described in staff materials as roughly half of the unreported contribution amount; staff noted the disclosure violations masked who was spending to influence the election and how funds were used. The commission recorded the vote to adopt the staff recommendation and closed the matter.