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Docket No. 13-972
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Edna Thornton, a member of the DeSoto Parish Tourism Commission, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 432 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Thornton does not recall receiving the notice of delinquency. She states that she is 76 years old and has a part-time job to help supplement social security. The late fee would create a financial strain.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: December 2, 2011
DATE REPORT FILED: February 26, 2013
DAYS LATE: 432 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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2013-972- Waiver Request