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Docket No. 13-965
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Arthur Walker, a member of the Shreveport Housing Authority, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 325 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Walker states that when he received the notice of delinquency, he thought it was in error because he asked for information covering a calender year that he was not on the board - he was not appointed until March 2011. This combined with the Board's policy not to send out reminder notices led to his confusion. He has served on many boards and this is the first one that required him to file pfds. Mr. Walker receives no compensation to serve on this board.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: March 23, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: March 4, 2013
DAYS LATE: 325 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
 
 
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2013-965- Waiver Request (agenda)