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Docket No. 14-1478
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Tessa Steinkamp, a member of the State Auctioneers Licensing Board, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 251 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Steinkamp did not realize that her husband's pension from the New Orleans Police Department was reportable. When notified of the error for both 2011 and 2012, she thought she amended both and realized she must have sent the 2012 amendment twice.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 2.1 Annual Report (Amendment)
DATE NOD RECEIVED: November 20, 2013 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: August 11, 2014
DAYS LATE: 251 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
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:
Suspend all based on future compliance with the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2014-1478 - Staff Memo