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Docket No. 13-1270
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Dr. Steven Venters, Union Parish Coroner, regarding a $600 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2011 Tier 2 annual pfd 6 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Venters reported his public income on the wrong schedule and received a notice of delinquency requesting he amend his pfd to report the income on the correct schedule. Typically, the Board waives late fees in association with this type of amendment.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 2 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: May 13, 2013
DATE REPORT FILED: May 28, 2013
DAYS LATE: 6 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $600
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2 requires each person holding a public office who represents a voting district having a population of 5,000 or more persons to file an annual personal financial disclosure statement 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.
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.

Recommendations:
Waive the late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2013-1270- Waiver Request