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Docket No. 13-1196
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Judy Madison, member of the Shreveport Housing Authority, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 363 days late.
Facts:
Judy Madison was appointed to the Shreveport Housing Authority on April 9, 2011. Therefore, she was required to file a 2010 pfd by May 15, 2011. Ms. Madison's attorney states that she does not recall receiving the notice of delinquency. He points out that it was addressed to the board's office address and not her home address. However, the notice of delinquency was sent to the address that Ms. Madison has used on all of her reports. if she wants notices to be sent to her home address, then she needs to provide such address to the Board. Further, USPS track and confirm show that the notice of delinquency was received.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: March 23, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: April 11, 2013
DAYS LATE: 363 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:
Decline to waive.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2013-1196- Waiver Request