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Docket No. 13-954
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Dr. Perry Rigby, a former member of the Louisiana Health Works Commission, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2009 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 288 days late and a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 298 days late.
Facts:
Dr. Rigby has submitted information from the Louisiana Health Works Commsision which states it does not have the authority to expend, disburse or invest $10,000 or more in funds in a fiscal year. The facilities and staff are provided by the Board of Regents.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2009 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: May 1, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: March 5, 2013
DAYS LATE: 288 days

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

TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: May 1, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: March 15, 2013
DAYS LATE: 298 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:
Rescind the late fees.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2013-954- Waiver Request
2013-954- correspondence received from Perry Rigby MD (fax 7-16-13)
2013-954- additional info