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Docket No. 14-565
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Stephen Cagle, a member of the Bayou D'Arbonne Lake Watershed District, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing a 2012 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 34 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Cagle states that he thought he had sent the pfd in checked with an extension for tax returns. However, Tier 2.1 filers are not entitled to extensions and the instructions state this fact.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2012 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: December 31, 2013
DATE REPORT FILED: February 13, 2014
DAYS LATE: 34 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: 2013 pfd

PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None

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:
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2014-565: Waiver Request