A San Bernardino County supervisor has agreed to pay a $6,000 fine for not disclosing part of his earnings in state filings. By listing income and assets, as well any gifts, officials remain transparent and avoid potential conflicts of interest. He believed he was required to disclose clients from whom he received net income of $10,000, instead of gross income, he said. According to the state commission’s investigation, Lovingood voted on at least 42 matters involving nine of his staffing clients while sitting as county supervisor. In the state commission’s order, Lovingood said he sought advice from the county attorney to ensure he was in compliance.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 07, 2017 01:18 UTC