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Docket No. 13-882
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Jennifer Coates, a member of the Capital Area Soil and Water Conservation District, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 315 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Coates ask for a waiver as this is her first offense. She states that she has always filed through the mail and has never had this happen before. She does not have a copy of her 2010 report to prove she mailed it. She states the fine would create a financial hardship and only makes $238 annually from the board.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: April 7, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: March 7, 2013
DAYS LATE: 315 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.4 of the Code provides that upon discovery of the failure to file, failure to timely file, omission of information or inaccurate information, the Board shall notify the filer by sending him a notice of delinquency by certified mail. The notice of delinquency shall inform the person that the financial statement must be filed, or that the information must be disclosed or accurately disclosed, or that a written answer contesting the allegation of such failure, omission, or inaccuracy must be filed no later than seven (7) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.
La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1 requires financial disclosure for each member and designee of a board or commission which has the authority to expend, disburse or invest $10,000 or more of funds in a fiscal year on or before May 15th of each year during which the person holds office and the year following termination of the holding of such office.

Recommendations:
Based on the waiver guidelines, waive the late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2013-882- Waiver Request