| Waiver request submitted by Mary Neiheisel, a member of the Acadiana Area Human Services District, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 182 days late. |
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Ms. Neiheisel filed a Tier 3 rather than a Tier 2.1 and she was issued a notice of delinquency. She personally signed for the notice of delinquency. Ms. Neihseisel states that she has always submitted the forms timely when requested by the Board of Ethics. She believes the dates given in the Late Fee are incorrect. However, the dates are correct. Further, Ms. Neiheisel has filed the correct form for previous years.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 2.1 Annual Report [Amendment]
DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 4, 2013 [personally signed green card]
DATE REPORT FILED: August 15, 2013
DAYS LATE: 182 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
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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.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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