The Oklahoma Ethics Commission has filed a lawsuit against RFD & Associates, Inc., with representation from the office of Attorney General Gentner Drummond. The lawsuit claims that the Texas-based company did not deliver a political finance reporting system as required by their contract, despite multiple deadline extensions and assurances. This failure is reported to have cost the state more than $800,000.
The commission entered into an agreement with RFD & Associates in December 2024 to develop a new system for mandatory filing, review, and public disclosure. According to officials, apart from the initial project kickoff, the vendor missed six out of seven key contractual milestones and did not provide a functioning system.
“As Oklahoma’s chief legal officer, I will continue to hold accountable those who fail to deliver on their commitments to the people of this state,” Drummond said. “When vendors misrepresent their capabilities and leave essential systems inoperable, taxpayers deserve accountability and the recovery of public funds.”
The complaint lists several allegations including breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment, negligent misrepresentation, breach of warranties, and violations under the Oklahoma Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The state is seeking damages exceeding $800,000.
“Timely and reliable reporting systems are essential to transparency and public trust in our elections,” Drummond said. “RFD & Associates, Inc. failed to deliver the system it promised, despite repeated opportunities to correct course and must now be held accountable.”
