March 19, 2026 •
Montana Initiates New Lobbying Audit Program
The Office of the Commissioner of Political Practices is initiating a lobbying compliance audit program. The program will be focused on reviewing principal lobbying financial reports (Form L-5 filings) as a result of recommendations by the Montana Legislative Audit Division. […]
The Office of the Commissioner of Political Practices is initiating a lobbying compliance audit program. The program will be focused on reviewing principal lobbying financial reports (Form L-5 filings) as a result of recommendations by the Montana Legislative Audit Division. Last year, the Legislature passed House Bill 2, which funds a compliance auditor position tasked with implementing the compliance audit program. The purpose of the program is to evaluate the effectiveness and consistency of the lobbying reporting process and to assess overall compliance with the applicable statutory reporting requirements. As part of this program, a sample of principals will be selected through a random selection process for review of Form L-5 filings. Principals who are selected will receive a separate notification with additional information regarding the audit process.
Do you know if your activities are defined as lobbying? We do. Take a walkthrough demo of our guidebooks today.
State and Federal Communications, Inc. provides research and consulting services for government relations professionals on lobbying laws, procurement lobbying laws, political contribution laws in the United States and Canada. Learn more by visiting stateandfed.com.
