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Docket No. 14-366
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by John Oscar Nelson, a member of the Workforce Investment Board SDA-83, regarding a $150 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 3 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Nelson states during the time of filing, he was working out of the area and returned home on the weekends. Because of his many obligations with paying bills and maintenance of three properties, and family issues, he overlooked the notice of delinquency that required him to file the report.

Mr. Nelson states that he had not attended nor was he involved in any activities of the Investment Board during this time.

Comments:
NOD-FF issued: April 30, 2013

NOD-FF received: May 9, 2013

PFD due: November 5, 2013

PFD filed: November 8, 2013

Days late: 3 days

Late Fee Assessed: $150

Outstanding PFD Late Fees: None

Outstanding CF Late Fees: None

Outstanding Disclosure Reports: NonePrior Late Fees Suspended/Waived: None



Law:
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.
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:
Suspend all based on future compliance.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2014-366: Waiver Request