According to a report from the House Ethics Committee released on Friday, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat, is required to reimburse gifts totaling up to $2,983.28 related to her attendance at the 2021 Met Gala.

The investigation concluded that while Ocasio-Cortez wasn’t intentionally undercharged, she still needs to cover the fair market value of various items linked to her Met Gala outfit. This includes taxes on the “Tax the Rich” gown, plus meal expenses for her guest.

The OCC found that the gown’s retail value was around $18,837.30, although Ocasio-Cortez had initially paid $300 for its rental. The report mentioned that comparing retail rental costs to those of custom-made gowns was somewhat unrealistic.

To settle the matter, Ocasio-Cortez is expected to pay the difference, as the fair market rate for renting such gowns is set at $2,976.29, which she owes to the designer brother and luxury brand involved.

The report also stated that Ocasio-Cortez was responsible for covering a $250 meal cost for her guest at the Gala since the event only provided free meals to married attendees or those with partners who were invited guests.

Additionally, it was noted that Ocasio-Cortez was late in settling certain service fees related to the event.

The report referenced a 2021 email from her hairstylist agency, expressing concern over the need to file a complaint with the New York labor department due to non-payment for services rendered, which could reflect poorly on Ocasio-Cortez.

While the makeup agency eventually received their payment, Ocasio-Cortez apparently was unsure about the payment structure, leading to some confusion on her part about who was responsible for settling those costs.

A lawyer representing Ocasio-Cortez indicated that, according to the OCC findings, she was willing to pay for goods and services that may not have been fully disclosed to her, emphasizing that her team exercised what they believed to be due diligence.

The OCC noted that while her staff did not adequately oversee the situation, there was no evidence suggesting they attempted to minimize payments or delay settling debts related to the Gala.

Despite the committee’s acknowledgment of Ocasio-Cortez’s efforts, they concluded that compliance with gift regulations was not fully achieved, particularly concerning the admission fees and some items worn to the event.

In response to the findings, Ocasio-Cortez’s Chief of Staff Mike Casca expressed gratitude for the committee’s work, acknowledging the ethical standards they aim to uphold. He stated that Ocasio-Cortez accepts the findings and will ensure the remaining amount is paid, as she has throughout this process.

The committee ultimately determined that Ocasio-Cortez had fallen short in some aspects related to the services provided.

However, the OCC did not find evidence indicating she purposely underpaid for goods or services in relation to the Met Gala. It noted that lawmakers often depend on their legal teams to guide payment discussions, which were predominantly handled by campaign staff.