 On 30 August 2016, the ICAC released its report into the investigation into illegal developer donations.It found that Hartcher had "Acted with the intention of evading laws banning political donations from property developers, cap donations and requiring the disclosure of donation" and also recommended that the Director of Public Prosecutions consider laying a charge against Hartcher of larceny.This recommendation related to a cheque for $4,000 made out to the Liberal Party as a donation, but found by ICAC to be deposited into an account controlled by Hartcher and later withdrawn in cash by Ray Carter.