Government
Jul. 14, 2026
Adam Silver on policing money and ethics in California politics
FPPC chair Adam Silver on the watchdog's Watergate-era origins, exploring AI to catch campaign money laundering, and why disclosure before an election matters more than fines after it.
Adam E. Silver chairs a state agency with an acronym even his own parents can't remember. "My parents sometimes tell people that I work at the SPCA," he said.
The Fair Political Practices Commission, or FPPC, is California's campaign finance and ethics watchdog. If a city council member accepts an illegal gift or takes part in a decision in which they hold a financial interest, the FPPC is the agency that investigates the complaint and, where there is a violation...
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