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Docket No. 13-1139
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Robert Lancaster, member of the Mental Health Advocacy Service, regarding a $50 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 1 day late.
Facts:
Mr. Lancaster states that his untimely filing was due to the fact that his attention and focus at the time were on personal, family matters rather than the statutory requirement to file disclosures. Mr. Lancaster was out of the state visiting his father and his father's partner, who had terminal cancer. He passed away on April 30, 2013. On May 1, 2013, his father was admitted to the hospital and underwent quadruple bypass surgery. Mr. Lancaster returned to the on May 6, 2013. He filled out the report and submitted it to his assistant for mailing on May 13, 2013. It was inadvertently postmarked on May 15, 2013 rather than by May 14, 2013.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: May 8, 2013
DATE REPORT FILED: May 15, 2013
DAYS LATE: 1 day

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $50
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
 
 
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2013-1139- Waiver Request