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Docket No. 13-1277
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Dr. Ron Taravella, a member of the Mental Health Advocacy Service Board, regarding a $900 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 18 days late.
Facts:
Dr. Taravella states that he was the victim of a recent car accident. He states that due to the numerous visits to the neurologist, several MRIs, depositions and attorney appointments, that he was preoccupied to the point that he let the deadline to file the report lapse.

Additional information was requested regarding the health issues resulting from the car accident; however, Dr. Taravella has declined to submit any additional information stating that his attorney has advised against it since he has a lawsuit pending in the 19th JDC and his medical records are protected by confidentiality statutes.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: May 14, 2013
DATE REPORT FILED: June 10, 2013
DAYS LATE: 18 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $900
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
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2013-1277- Waiver Request
2013-1277- Supporting Documentation