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Docket No. 13-1148
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Leonard Kopowski, member of the Audubon Zoo Board of Commissioners, regarding a $750 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 15 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Kopowski no longer lives at the address the notice of delinquency was sent to. He states that another building owner signed for the letter because she thought it was important mail and delivered it to him a few days later. Mr. Kopowski did not realize that the Board still had his old address, which was used after Katrina. Mr. Kopowski term on this board expires this month and does not want to leave the board with this taint.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: May 9, 2013
DATE REPORT FILED: June 4, 2013
DAYS LATE: 15 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $750
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:
Waive the late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2013-1148- Waiver Request