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Docket No. 13-1377
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Philip Beard, a member of the Oberlin Board of Aldermen, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for fling a 2011 Tier 3 annual pfd 117 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Beard states that the pharmacy he owns takes up much of his time. He also states he suffers from Dernylinating Polyneuropathy and Hemolytic Anemia. He says he has restructured his duties to make sure that he files all reports timely.

A request for supporting documentation of medical claims was sent on October 30, 2013. The due date for submitting it is November 29, 2013. No response has been received.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 3 Annual Report

DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 4, 2013

DATE REPORT FILED: June 11, 2013

DAYS LATE: 117 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500

OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.3 requires persons holding a public office who represent a voting district having a population of less than 5,000 and each member of the governing authority or management board of a charter school created pursuant to Chapter 42 of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 to file a 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:
Decline to waive.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2013-1377- Waiver Request