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Docket No. 13-958
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Kimberly Guidry, a member of the Carencro City Council, regarding a $2,500 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2010 Tier 2 annual pfd 201 days late.
Facts:
Kimberely Guidry states that she received the notice of delinquency and that she mailed in the amended report. It was not mailed certified, therefore, there is no proof of mailing. The amendment needed was disclosure of income received from employment with the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The income was reported on Schedule E by category, but need to be reported on Schedule D by exact dollar figure.

The Board has waived fees in the past for this type of amendment.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Tier 2 Annual Report (Amended)
DATE NOD RECEIVED: July 19, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: February 25, 2013
DAYS LATE: 201 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $2,500
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2 requires each person holding a public office who represents a voting district having a population of 5,000 or more persons to file an annual personal financial disclosure statement 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.
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.

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

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2013-958- Waiver Request