File Arizona State Complaints

Report violations to the Arizona Attorney General and Citizens Clean Elections Commission

Arizona State Complaint Channels

Arizona has two primary state agencies that investigate nonprofit violations:

Arizona Attorney General: Investigates consumer fraud, charitable solicitation violations, and nonprofit governance issues
Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission (CCEC): Enforces campaign finance and political spending disclosure laws under Prop 211

Whistleblower Protection & Retaliation Prevention

Retaliation for reporting violations is illegal.

Your Rights: Arizona law protects individuals who report suspected violations to state agencies. You cannot be retaliated against for filing a complaint with the Attorney General or CCEC.

If You're Concerned About Retaliation:

• Request confidentiality and anonymity when filing your complaint
• Keep detailed records of any retaliation (emails, messages, actions taken against you)
• Document dates, times, and specific incidents of retaliation
• Inform the agency of your retaliation concerns when filing

If Retaliation Occurs:

• You can file a separate complaint about the retaliation itself
• Document everything thoroughly with evidence
• Consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in whistleblower protection
• Report employment-related retaliation to the Arizona Department of Labor

Arizona Attorney General: Consumer Fraud & Charitable Solicitation

What Can the AG Investigate?

The Arizona Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Division investigates:

• Misrepresentation of charitable purposes or use of funds
• Deceptive fundraising practices
• Failure to register as a charitable organization
• Improper use of tax-exempt status
• Unauthorized political activity by nonprofits
• Breach of fiduciary duty by board members
• Embezzlement or misappropriation of funds

Step-by-Step Filing Instructions

Gather Your Information

Before filing, compile all relevant information about the complaint:

• Organization name and address
• Organization EIN (Employer Identification Number)
• Names of key individuals involved
• Specific dates and amounts of violations
• Description of the fraudulent or improper conduct
• Any supporting documentation or evidence

Visit the Arizona Attorney General Website

Go to the Arizona Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Division page to file a complaint online or by mail.

File Complaint with AZ AG

Complete the Complaint Form

Your Information: Provide your name, address, phone number, and email. You can request confidentiality.

Respondent Information: Enter the organization name, address, phone, and website (if available)

Complaint Type: Select "Charitable Organization" or "Nonprofit" as the complaint category

Complaint Description: Clearly describe the fraudulent or improper conduct. Include specific dates, amounts, and actions. Explain how you were harmed or why this matters to Arizona consumers.

Supporting Documents: Attach copies of emails, financial records, advertisements, news articles, or other evidence

Desired Resolution: Explain what you want the AG to do (investigate, recover funds, revoke nonprofit status, etc.)

Submit Your Complaint

You can file your complaint through multiple methods:

Online Complaint Form

Visit consumer.az.gov and complete the online complaint form

Mail Submission

Arizona Attorney General
Consumer Fraud Division
2005 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone

(602) 542-5763 or toll-free 1-800-352-8431

Track Your Complaint

After filing, you will receive a complaint number. You can use this number to track the status of your complaint. The AG's office will typically:

• Send you an acknowledgment letter within 2-3 weeks
• Investigate the complaint (timeline varies)
• Contact you if additional information is needed
• Notify you of the outcome (though details may be confidential)

Tips for Arizona AG Complaints:

• Be specific about how the conduct violates Arizona consumer protection laws
• Include any financial harm or deception involved
• Attach all supporting documentation
• Request confidentiality if you have safety concerns
• File multiple complaints if there are multiple violations

Arizona CCEC: Campaign Finance & Prop 211 Violations

What is Prop 211 (Voters' Right to Know Act)?

Arizona Proposition 211 requires disclosure of the sources of money spent on political campaigns and ballot measures. Organizations that spend money on political activities must register and report their spending. Violations include:

• Failing to register as a political committee
• Failing to disclose the sources of political spending
• Making undisclosed political contributions
• Violating contribution limits
• Misrepresenting the source of political advertisements

Step-by-Step Filing Instructions

Understand Prop 211 Requirements

Familiarize yourself with Arizona's campaign finance disclosure requirements. Organizations that spend money on political campaigns must:

• Register with the Arizona Secretary of State
• Disclose all sources of funding
• Report all expenditures on political activities
• File regular disclosure reports
• Identify themselves in political advertisements

Visit the Arizona CCEC Website

Go to the Citizens Clean Elections Commission website to file a complaint about campaign finance violations.

Visit Arizona CCEC

File a Campaign Finance Complaint

Look for the "File a Complaint" or "Report a Violation" option on the CCEC website. Complete the complaint form with:

Your Information: Name, address, phone, email (can request anonymity)

Organization Name: The nonprofit or political committee being reported

Violation Type: Select the specific Prop 211 or campaign finance law violation

Violation Details: Describe the specific violation. Include dates, amounts spent, sources of funding, and how the organization failed to comply with disclosure requirements.

Evidence: Attach copies of political advertisements, financial records, social media posts, news articles, or other documentation

Specific Violations: Reference specific Arizona campaign finance laws or Prop 211 requirements being violated

Submit Your Complaint

File your complaint through the CCEC's online system or by mail:

Online Filing

Visit azcleanelections.gov and use the online complaint system

Mail Submission

Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission
1616 W. Adams St, Suite 210
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone

(602) 364-3477

Investigation Process

The CCEC will review your complaint and may:

• Request additional information from you
• Investigate the organization's campaign finance disclosures
• Issue a finding of violation (if evidence supports it)
• Impose penalties or require corrective action
• Refer the matter to law enforcement if criminal conduct is suspected

Tips for CCEC Complaints:

• Reference specific Prop 211 or campaign finance law violations
• Include evidence of political spending or activities
• Attach screenshots of political advertisements or social media posts
• Document failure to register or disclose funding sources
• File multiple complaints for different violations or time periods

Arizona Attorney General vs CCEC Comparison

Aspect	Arizona AG	Arizona CCEC
Focus	Consumer fraud, charitable solicitation	Campaign finance, Prop 211
Website	consumer.az.gov	azcleanelections.gov
Filing Method	Online, mail, or phone	Online or mail
Investigation Type	Consumer protection investigation	Campaign finance audit
Possible Outcomes	Cease & desist, penalties, civil action	Finding of violation, penalties, referral
Timeline	Varies (weeks to months)	Varies (weeks to months)

After Filing State Complaints

You have now filed complaints with federal and state agencies. Complete your accountability effort with watchdog organizations:

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