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Docket No. 14-1488
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Stephen Yazbeck, Jr., a member of the Developmental Disabilities Council, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing a 2012 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 171 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Yazbeck, an attorney and sister to Mr. Yazbeck, has filed this request for a waiver stating that her brother has Aspergers and does not understand the filing requirements.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2012 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: January 16, 2014 (signed for by Cathy McDonough)
DATE REPORT FILED: July 18, 2014
DAYS LATE: 171 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:
Waive the late fee.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2014-1488 - Staff Memo (agenda)