An investigation by The Center Square has found the state’s “transparency” portal shows the money, but it omits the conflicts of interest. It does not cap “behested payments.” The FPPC’s database only reveals behested payments involving state officials. Allen said it was important for him to ensure elected officials would still be required to disclose behested payments in cases of perceived conflicts of interest. Attorney General Rob Bonta solicited more than $517,000 from four donors for two nonprofits employing his wife Mia Bonta when he was a member of the California State Assembly.